Laurence M Nelson Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Layton, UT

Laurence M Nelson Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Layton, Utah. He went to Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Tanner Memorial Clinic and his current practice location is 2121 N 1700 W, Layton, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (801) 773-4840.

Laurence M Nelson Jr is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 3746691205) 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 1730165697.

Contact Information

Laurence M Nelson Jr, MD
2121 N 1700 W,
Layton, UT 84041-8803
(801) 773-4840
(801) 525-8151

Map and Direction




Physician's Profile

Full NameLaurence M Nelson Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location2121 N 1700 W, Layton, Utah
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:
  • Laurence M Nelson Jr attended and graduated from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730165697
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/21/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/23/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002835352
  • Enrollment ID: I20051115001160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Laurence M Nelson Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730165697NPI-NPPES
D2980MedicaidUT

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 3746691205 (Utah)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davis Hospital And Medical CenterLayton, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tanner Memorial Clinic4284547985215

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. Laurence M Nelson Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTanner Memorial Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447239355
PECOS PAC ID: 4284547985
Enrollment ID: O20031110000132

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. Laurence M Nelson Jr 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
Laurence M Nelson Jr, MD
Po Box 337,
Layton, UT 84041-0337

Ph: (801) 773-4840
Laurence M Nelson Jr, MD
2121 N 1700 W,
Layton, UT 84041-8803

Ph: (801) 773-4840

Reviews and Comments


Ophthalmology Doctors in Layton, UT

Dr. Christian L Hess, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2255 N. 1700 W., #100, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-0690    Fax: 801-773-0697
Trent Douglas Richards, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2121 N 1700 W, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-4840    Fax: 801-525-8151
Dr. Mark L. Hill, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2255 N 1700 W Ste 100, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-0690    Fax: 801-773-0697
Trevin Richard Wallin, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2255 N. 1700 W., #100, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-0690    Fax: 801-773-0697
Dr. Michael D Washburn, M.D., P.C.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2255 N 1700 W, 100, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-0690    Fax: 801-773-0697
Robert L Treft, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1580 W Antelope Dr, Suite 175, Layton, UT 84041
Phone: 801-773-2233    Fax: 801-773-2375

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.

NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

Our Data: Information on www.medicarelist.com is built using data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The information disclosed on the NPI Registry are FOIA-disclosable and are required to be disclosed under the FOIA and the eFOIA amendments to the FOIA. There is no way to 'opt out' or 'suppress' the NPPES record data for health care providers with active NPIs.