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

Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Marrero, Louisiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and 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
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 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 Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558314344
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385785427
  • Enrollment ID: I20100111000786

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

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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. Dr Brian Kent Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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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