Joseph P Nelson, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Bryant, AR

Joseph P Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Bryant, Arkansas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Arkansas Health Group and his current practice location is 4411 Highway 5 N, Bryant, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 847-0289.

Joseph P Nelson is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E3403) 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 1538132279.

Contact Information

Joseph P Nelson, MD
4411 Highway 5 N,
Bryant, AR 72022-7005
(501) 847-0289
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph P Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience23 Years
Location4411 Highway 5 N, Bryant, Arkansas
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:
  • Joseph P Nelson attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538132279
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799671640
  • Enrollment ID: I20040226000465

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph P Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538132279NPI-NPPES
03070021201OtherARQUALCHOICE
0007127460OtherARAETNA
7229999OtherARHEALTHLINK
148895001MedicaidAR
5M298OtherARBCBS
2409976003OtherARCIGNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine E3403 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saline Memorial HospitalBenton, ARHospital
Baptist Health Medical Center-little RockLittle rock, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arkansas Health Group7911802079517

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. Joseph P Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArkansas Health Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609849710
PECOS PAC ID: 7911802079
Enrollment ID: O20050323000559

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. Joseph P 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
Joseph P Nelson, MD
4411 Highway 5 N,
Bryant, AR 72022-7005

Ph: (501) 847-0289
Joseph P Nelson, MD
4411 Highway 5 N,
Bryant, AR 72022-7005

Ph: (501) 847-0289

Reviews and Comments


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Dr. Marcus Yee Chu, M.D.
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William Matthew Peckat, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4411 Highway 5 N, Bryant, AR 72022
Phone: 501-847-0289    Fax: 501-847-8748
Jerry N Cavaneau, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4411 Highway 5 N, Bryant, AR 72022
Phone: 501-847-0289    

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