Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Merlin V Nelson, MD
Neurology Physician in Fargo, ND · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1588630800
See something wrong? Report a correction
Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Merlin V Nelson
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND, 58102
Phone (701) 239-3700
Fax (701) 237-2573
Enumeration date Feb 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 5, 2025
Taxonomy & licenses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 581220800 | Medicaid | MN | - |
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
What specialty is Merlin Nelson?
Merlin Nelson is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Neurology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Is this the official NPI registry?
No. NPI Portal is a private site built on public CMS NPPES data. The official registry is npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov, operated by CMS.
Other providers at this practice address
Browse all → Paul Shearer Podiatrist · Fargo, ND NPI 1518960301 Adam Glazier Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fargo, ND NPI 1437143427 Alex Agostini-Miranda Emergency Medicine Physician · Fargo, ND NPI 1104815117 Heather Bryant Nurse Practitioner · Fargo, ND NPI 1891776720 Roberta Montgomery Family Nurse Practitioner · Fargo, ND NPI 1508837774 Bradley Kasson General Practice Dentistry · Fargo, ND NPI 1346212479 James Berglund Physician Assistant · Fargo, ND NPI 1194784918 Nathan Vetter Optometrist · Fargo, ND NPI 1922064633
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-03-05.