Mark Albert Nelson, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in La Porte, IN

Mark Albert Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in La Porte, Indiana. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Franciscan Physician Network and his current practice location is 900 I St Fl 2, La Porte, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 872-6566.

Mark Albert Nelson is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01040264A) 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 1891737763.

Contact Information

Mark Albert Nelson, MD
900 I St Fl 2,
La Porte, IN 46350-5533
(219) 872-6566
(219) 872-2712

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMark Albert Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience37 Years
Location900 I St Fl 2, La Porte, Indiana
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:
  • Mark Albert Nelson graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891737763
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/13/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537061379
  • Enrollment ID: I20100219000677

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark Albert Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891737763NPI-NPPES
100209820AMedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 01040264A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan CityMichigan city, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Franciscan Physician Network3072790682983

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. Mark Albert Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFranciscan Physician Network
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225327984
PECOS PAC ID: 3072790682
Enrollment ID: O20110608000486

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. Mark Albert 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
Mark Albert Nelson, MD
Po Box 781076,
Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Ph: (317) 528-4800
Mark Albert Nelson, MD
900 I St Fl 2,
La Porte, IN 46350-5533

Ph: (219) 872-6566

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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.

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