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James Helge Nelson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Alexandria, MN · enumerated 2010.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1164747861

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name James Helge Nelson
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 111 17th Ave E Ste 101, Alexandria, MN, 56308
Phone (320) 762-1144
Fax (320) 762-1935
Enumeration date Apr 6, 2010
Last updated in NPPES Oct 21, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 71374 (MN) Primary
171000000X Military Health Care Provider Other Service Providers Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
H400876598 Other MN MEDICARE

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Frequently asked questions

Where does James Nelson practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Alexandria, MN. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for James Nelson?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Nelson is 1164747861, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-10-21.