Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD - Medicare Optometrist in Marrero, LA

Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Marrero, Louisiana. His current practice location is 4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 371-9355.

Dr Brian Kent Nelson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.001061) 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 1558314344.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD
4225 Lapalco Blvd,
Marrero, LA 70072-4338
(504) 371-9355
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Kent Nelson
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana
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:
  • Dr Brian Kent Nelson attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558314344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Kent Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558314344NPI-NPPES
1961442MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist MD.001061 (Louisiana)Primary

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. Dr Brian Kent 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
Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD
4225 Lapalco Blvd,
Marrero, LA 70072-4338

Ph: (504) 371-9355

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