GRACE BAZAN NELSON M.D.
NPI 1053721050
Pediatrics - Pediatric Endocrinology in Memphis, TN

NPI Status: Active since April 30, 2014

Contact Information

51 N DUNLAP ST FL 3
MEMPHIS, TN
ZIP 38105
Phone: (901) 287-7337

NPI Profile Information
Primary Taxonomy
Insurance Plans Accepted
Secondary Locations
Medicare Participation & PECOS Status
Physician Visit Costs
NPI Validation
Other Providers Same Location
Frequently Asked Questions

Individual
Female
Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology
Accepts Insurance
PECOS Enrolled

About GRACE NELSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Grace Nelson, a pediatrician established in Memphis, Tennessee with a medical specialization in Pediatrics, focusing in pediatric endocrinology . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1053721050 assigned on April 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2080P0205X with license number 54820 (TN). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI: 1053721050
Provider Name: GRACE BAZAN NELSON M.D.
Gender: Female
Entity Type: Individual
Location Address: 51 N DUNLAP ST FL 3 MEMPHIS, TN 38105
Location Phone: (901) 287-7337
Mailing Address: 49 N DUNLAP ST FL 1 MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Is Sole Proprietor?: No
Enumeration Date: 04-30-2014
Last Update Date: 07-21-2020
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A pediatrician like Grace Nelson is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.

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Secondary Locations

University Of Tennessee 910 Madison Avenue Suite 1031
Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-7635

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification: Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Taxonomy Code: 2080P0205X
Type: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.: 54820
License State: TN
Taxonomy Description: A pediatrician who provides expert care to infants, children and adolescents who have diseases that result from an abnormality in the endocrine glands (glands which secrete hormones). These diseases include diabetes mellitus, growth failure, unusual size for age, early or late pubertal development, birth defects, the genital region and disorders of the thyroid, the adrenal and pituitary glands.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

BlueCross B16S $50 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO
BlueCross G08S $30 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health � - EPO
BlueCross S26S $40 PCP Copay + $0 virtual care from Teladoc Health� - EPO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Grace Nelson is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 38105 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

Average New Patient Price $121.8
Minimum New Patient Price $52.64
Maximum New Patient Price $160.89

Average New Patient Copayment $30.45
Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.16
Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.22

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

Average Established Patient Price $93.6
Minimum Established Patient Price $16.72
Maximum Established Patient Price $131.41

Average Established Patient Copayment $23.4
Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.18
Maximum Established Patient Copayment $32.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1053721050, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 40. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (40 - 40 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1

Doubled → 2

Pos 2

Unchanged

Pos 3

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Pos 4

Unchanged

Pos 5

Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4

Pos 6

Unchanged

Pos 7

Doubled → 2

Pos 8

Unchanged

Pos 9

Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0

Check

Target digit

Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 2 + 0 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 40

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 40 is 40. The difference is the calculated check digit.

40 - 40 = 0

This NPI is valid

The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1053721050.