Dr Eric Charles Nelson, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Chattanooga, TN

Dr Eric Charles Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice University Surgical Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 979 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 267-0466.

Dr Eric Charles Nelson is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD48252) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1245497908.

Contact Information

Dr Eric Charles Nelson, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste 300,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187
(423) 267-0466
(423) 757-0770

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Eric Charles Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience18 Years
Location979 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Eric Charles Nelson attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245497908
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2008
  • Last Update Date: 02/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113163767
  • Enrollment ID: I20130703000657

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Eric Charles Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245497908NPI-NPPES
153664MedicaidAL
P01276012OtherRR MEDICARE
4354499OtherTNBCBS
Q002628MedicaidTN
003135926AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 48252 (Tennessee)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD48252 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Healthcare System, IncChattanooga, TNHospital
Erlanger Medical CenterChattanooga, TNHospital
Chi Memorial Hospital- GeorgiaFort oglethorpe, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Surgical Associates, Llc054724252130

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. Dr Eric Charles Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Surgical Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972520963
PECOS PAC ID: 0547242521
Enrollment ID: O20040603000488

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. Dr Eric Charles 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
Dr Eric Charles Nelson, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste 300,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187

Ph: (423) 267-0466
Dr Eric Charles Nelson, MD
979 E 3rd St Ste 300,
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187

Ph: (423) 267-0466

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