Dr. Frederick David Nelson , MD
Ophthalmology β’ Nellis Afb, NV
4700 Las Vegas Blvd N
Nellis Afb, NV 891916600
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Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
4700 Las Vegas Blvd N
Nellis Afb, NV 891916600
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
What Public CMS Data Show
Ophthalmology: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2022
All general payments: $177.45 across 2 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $177.45 across 2 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.: $108.95 across 1 record.
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.: $68.50 across 1 record.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2022 (published June 30, 2026).
NPI first issued
2018
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, βDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?β
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Compared with the same specialty in Nellis Afb and Nevada
3 active clinicians are listed under Ophthalmology with a practice address in Nellis Afb, NV (143 in Nevada).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) went from $597.28 in 2021 to $177.45 in 2022.
- 2021: $597.28
- 2022: $177.45
Sources: CMS Open Payments (2022), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2022 (payments made January 1 β December 31, 2022): fewer than 11 records totaling $177.45.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
enVista MX60 IOL | General | $108.95 |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
|
Tecnis Simplicity | General | $68.50 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2022, released June 30, 2026.
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2025-02-24NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Pharmacist
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Physical Therapist
Master of Physical Therapy
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Ophthalmology (license number reported to NPPES: VA 0101268976)
Registered at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD N, NELLIS AFB, NV 891916600 (Tel: 7026533020)
Registered at 4700 LAS VEGAS BLVD N, NELLIS AFB, NV 891916600 (Tel: 7026533020)
Registered at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 782365638 (Tel: 2102287086)
Registered at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236 (Tel: 2102287086)
Registered at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 782365638 (Tel: 2109165545)
Registered at 1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP BLDG 4554, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 782365638 (Tel: 2109165545)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2200 BERGQUIST DR STE 1, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 782369908 (Tel: 2109165545)
Registered at 2200 BERGQUIST DR STE 1, JBSA LACKLAND, TX 782369908
Recorded as FREDERICK NELSON, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Mailing Address
4700 Las Vegas Blvd N
Nellis Afb, NV 891916600
Phone: 7026533020