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DEREK ANDREW NELSEN M.D.
NPI 1013449594
Anesthesiology in Durham, NC

Active since April 03, 2017PECOS Enrolled
2301 ERWIN ROAD, DURHAM, NC 27710(919) 684-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Derek Andrew Nelsen M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DEREK ANDREW NELSEN M.D. (NPI 1013449594) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-01173) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013449594
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK ANDREW NELSENCredential: M.D.
Location Address2301 ERWIN ROADDurham, NC 27710
Mailing Address2301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710 · (919) 684-8111
Phone(919) 684-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1013449594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-01173
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2301 ERWIN ROAD, Durham, NC 27710
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Derek Andrew Nelsen M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Nelsen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
9.6 mi
Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780669200 (984) 974-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SAMUEL JAMES KESSELI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
ASHLEY L FINK PA-C
Physician Assistant
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 668-6608
HAZEM MOUSA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
VICTORIA MARY-KATE BROOKSHIRE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
MARY MCGOWAN BUCKLEY
Pediatrics (Pediatric Rheumatology)
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
EMILY ANNE VERHAGE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (919) 684-8111
VICTOR MANUEL MOAS MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (921) 648-8111
DR. BRIAN DONALD FOGLER
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2301 ERWIN ROAD
DURHAM, NC 27710
Durham County (260) 494-9238

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Derek Nelsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Nelsen is 1013449594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2017.

Where is Derek Nelsen located?

Derek Nelsen practices at 2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Derek Nelsen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Derek Nelsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Nelsen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Derek Nelsen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Nelsen reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Derek Nelsen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Nelsen was last updated on October 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.