Dr Karen M Nelson, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Tacoma, WA

Dr Karen M Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Carle Health Care Incorporated and her current practice location is 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Suite 400, Tacoma, Washington. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 627-0666.

Dr Karen M Nelson is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00034306) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1043352677.

Contact Information

Dr Karen M Nelson, MD
314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Suite 400,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4250
(253) 627-0666
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen M Nelson
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience36 Years
Location314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen M Nelson graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043352677
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587853072
  • Enrollment ID: I20171229000861

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen M Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043352677NPI-NPPES
9109039OtherWACIGNA
0300382OtherWASTATE L&I
1103225MedicaidWA
0291724OtherWASTATE L&I
P07115OtherWAREGENCE BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD00034306 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Carle Foundation HospitalUrbana, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carle Health Care Incorporated3577515774799

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 Karen M Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameHoopeston Community Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366480873
PECOS PAC ID: 3577456037
Enrollment ID: O20040210000011
Entity NameCarle Health Care Incorporated
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154653947
PECOS PAC ID: 3577515774
Enrollment ID: O20100513000829

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 Karen M 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 Karen M Nelson, MD
314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Suite 400,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4250

Ph: (253) 627-0666
Dr Karen M Nelson, MD
314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Suite 400,
Tacoma, WA 98405-4250

Ph: (253) 627-0666

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