Nicole Nelson, PT, DPT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Des Moines, IA

Nicole Nelson, PT, DPT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. She is a member of the group practice Athletico Ltd and her current practice location is 2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 265-8272.

Nicole Nelson is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 005003) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1295136471.

Contact Information

Nicole Nelson, PT, DPT
2918 E University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317-8236
(515) 265-8272
(515) 265-0176

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameNicole Nelson
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience12 Years
Location2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Nicole Nelson graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295136471
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/08/2014
  • Last Update Date: 02/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173744992
  • Enrollment ID: I20141021000559

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicole Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295136471NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist 005003 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Athletico Ltd47896026811963

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. Nicole Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAthletico Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821085028
PECOS PAC ID: 4789602681
Enrollment ID: O20150820012358

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. Nicole 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
Nicole Nelson, PT, DPT
600 Oakmont Ln Ste 600c,
Westmont, IL 60559-5548

Ph: (630) 575-6200
Nicole Nelson, PT, DPT
2918 E University Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50317-8236

Ph: (515) 265-8272

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