Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. James M Nelson, DDS
Endodontics in Durham, NC · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1427159771
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. James M Nelson
Credential DDS
Sex Male
Practice address 3325 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Ste 301, Durham, NC, 27707
Phone (919) 489-1318
Enumeration date Sep 26, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 8, 2007
Taxonomy & licenses
DDS · Doctor of Dental Surgery: A licensed dentist; DDS and DMD are equivalent dental degrees.
About the DDS credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does James Nelson practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Durham, NC. 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 1427159771, 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 2007-07-08.