Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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James L Nielsen, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1295735710

James L Nielsen, MD is a Thoracic Surgery in Pensacola, Florida. Qualified in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices with Sanford Medical Center Fargo, a 1,212-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida and Texas.

Years since qualifying
40
Licensed in
FL, TX
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

5147 N 9th Ave Ste 318
Pensacola, FL 32504-8710
Phone: (850) 416-2965
Fax: (850) 416-1833
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 601 7th St S Ste 205, St Petersburg, FL 33701-4748 — (727) 893-6234
  • 2604 Saint Michael Dr Ste 425, Texarkana, TX 75503-2378 — (903) 614-5600

Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence ME65879 (FL)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence H2643 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1295735710
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPESApril 3, 2026
Certification dateApril 3, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyTHORACIC SURGERY
Also practisesCARDIAC SURGERY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Group practice Sanford Medical Center Fargo — 1212 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations5 on file with Medicare

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