Dr John Joseph Nelson, MD - Medicare Pathology in Biloxi, MS

Dr John Joseph Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Biloxi, Mississippi. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Professional Pathology Associates and his current practice location is 150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (228) 432-1571.

Dr John Joseph Nelson is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 21531) 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 1912080235.

Contact Information

Dr John Joseph Nelson, MD
150 Reynoir St,
Biloxi, MS 39530-4130
(228) 432-1571
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Joseph Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience18 Years
Location150 Reynoir St, Biloxi, Mississippi
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 John Joseph Nelson attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912080235
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/10/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335327550
  • Enrollment ID: I20110616000766

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Joseph Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912080235NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology E-6450 (Alaska)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD.202070 (Louisiana)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD.28572 (Alabama)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology 21531 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Merit Health BiloxiBiloxi, MSHospital
Memorial Hospital At GulfportGulfport, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Professional Pathology Associates04463114923

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 John Joseph Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProfessional Pathology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174516108
PECOS PAC ID: 0446311492
Enrollment ID: O20081209000337

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 John Joseph 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 John Joseph Nelson, MD
Po Box 1936,
Biloxi, MS 39533-1936

Ph: (228) 436-9957
Dr John Joseph Nelson, MD
150 Reynoir St,
Biloxi, MS 39530-4130

Ph: (228) 432-1571

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