Richard Scott Nelson, DO - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Grants Pass, OR

Richard Scott Nelson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Grants Pass, Oregon. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Asante Physician Partners and his current practice location is 520 Sw Ramsey Ave, Suite 204, Grants Pass, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 479-8308.

Richard Scott Nelson is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number DO29287) 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 1649499443.

Contact Information

Richard Scott Nelson, DO
520 Sw Ramsey Ave, Suite 204,
Grants Pass, OR 97527-5535
(541) 479-8308
(541) 474-0447

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Scott Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience22 Years
Location520 Sw Ramsey Ave, Grants Pass, Oregon
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:
  • Richard Scott Nelson attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649499443
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729186705
  • Enrollment ID: I20090928000652

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Scott Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649499443NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery DO29287 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Asante Three Rivers Medical CenterGrants pass, ORHospital
Asante Rogue Regional Medical CenterMedford, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Asante Physician Partners8325206246244

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. Richard Scott Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAsante Physician Partners
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922381326
PECOS PAC ID: 8325206246
Enrollment ID: O20120223000671

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. Richard Scott 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
Richard Scott Nelson, DO
520 Sw Ramsey Ave, Suite 204,
Grants Pass, OR 97527-5535

Ph: (541) 479-8308
Richard Scott Nelson, DO
520 Sw Ramsey Ave, Suite 204,
Grants Pass, OR 97527-5535

Ph: (541) 479-8308

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