Norman Crooks Nelson Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Macon, GA

Norman Crooks Nelson Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Macon, Georgia. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Retina Associates Of Middle Georgia and his current practice location is 160 Water Tower Ct, Macon, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (478) 757-8806.

Norman Crooks Nelson Jr is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 035486) 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 1518995810.

Contact Information

Norman Crooks Nelson Jr, MD
160 Water Tower Ct,
Macon, GA 31210-4873
(478) 757-8806
(478) 757-8667

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Physician's Profile

Full NameNorman Crooks Nelson Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience38 Years
Location160 Water Tower Ct, Macon, Georgia
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:
  • Norman Crooks Nelson Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518995810
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143114009
  • Enrollment ID: I20040622000228

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Norman Crooks Nelson Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518995810NPI-NPPES
00503445AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 035486 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coliseum Northside HospitalMacon, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Associates Of Middle Georgia22643261233

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. Norman Crooks Nelson Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRetina Associates Of Middle Georgia
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669526273
PECOS PAC ID: 2264326123
Enrollment ID: O20040211000597

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. Norman Crooks 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
Norman Crooks Nelson Jr, MD
160 Water Tower Ct,
Macon, GA 31210-4873

Ph: (478) 757-8806
Norman Crooks Nelson Jr, MD
160 Water Tower Ct,
Macon, GA 31210-4873

Ph: (478) 757-8806

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