Benjamin Nelson, RD - Medicare Dietitian in Providence, RI

Benjamin Nelson, RD is a medicare enrolled "Dietitian, Registered" provider in Providence, Rhode Island. His current practice location is 148 W River St Ste 2, Providence, Rhode Island. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (401) 793-7837.

Benjamin Nelson is licensed to practice in Rhode Island (license number LDN01051) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1285371831.

Contact Information

Benjamin Nelson, RD
148 W River St Ste 2,
Providence, RI 02904-2615
(401) 793-7837
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameBenjamin Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityDietitian, Registered
Location148 W River St Ste 2, Providence, Rhode Island
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285371831
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/16/2022
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234519786
  • Enrollment ID: I20220630001609

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Benjamin Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285371831NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
133V00000XDietitian, Registered 01051 (Rhode Island)Secondary
133V00000XDietitian, Registered LDN01051 (Rhode Island)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Benjamin Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameLifespan Physician Group Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407116643
PECOS PAC ID: 2567455082
Enrollment ID: O20121029000368
Provider NameCoastal Medical Physicians Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780273540
PECOS PAC ID: 0345658316
Enrollment ID: O20210427001413

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Benjamin Nelson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Benjamin Nelson, RD
117 Ellenfield St Ste 101,
Providence, RI 02905-4541

Ph: () -
Benjamin Nelson, RD
148 W River St Ste 2,
Providence, RI 02904-2615

Ph: (401) 793-7837

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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