Christopher L. Nelson, ACNP-BC
NPI 1720376825ActiveIndividual· Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care· Aberdeen, SD
Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care (ACNP-BC) with Avera McKennan and 1 other group, practicing in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $3,487,256 for 1,928 claims, against $120,991 paid for services in 2024. Janssen Biotech, Inc. was the largest of 20 companies reporting payments in 2025, $40,558 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees. Lists Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and 4 other hospitals as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1720376825 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | ACNP-BC |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Feb 19, 2019 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Primary | 363LA2100X | CP000643 | SD |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner (SD) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 469 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 4,730 across 30 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $120,991 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,928 · 2,387 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 321 |
| Total drug cost | $3,487,256 |
| Generic share | 83% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Nurse Practitioner |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical groups
- Avera McKennanSioux Falls, SD · 959 clinicians
- Avera St LukesAberdeen, SD · 165 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD
- Avera St LukesAberdeen, SD
- Faulkton Area Medical CenterFaulkton, SD
- Marshall County Healthcare Center - CahBritton, SD
- Mobridge Regional Hospital - CahMobridge, SD
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$40,558 · 94 payments from 20 companies
- 2024$43,373 · 81 payments from 19 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | $22,724 | 32 |
| Incyte Corporation | $16,488 | 34 |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $300.00 | 1 |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $185.44 | 2 |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | $167.27 | 3 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$26,493 · 18 payments
- Travel and Lodging$12,358 · 36 payments
- Food and Beverage$1,026 · 32 payments
- Education$365.98 · 6 payments
- Consulting Fee$315.00 · 2 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records