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DR. JENNIFER RAE NELSON M.D.
NPI 1073801676
General Practice in Banner Elk, NC

Active since July 16, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2837 BROADSTONE RD, BANNER ELK, NC 28604(828) 260-9225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Jennifer Rae Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JENNIFER RAE NELSON M.D. (NPI 1073801676) is an individual general practice provider in Banner Elk, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-02255) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boone.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073801676
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JENNIFER RAE NELSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address2837 BROADSTONE RDBanner Elk, NC 28604-9045
Mailing Address192 Aurora DrBoone, NC 28607-8435 · (512) 921-2176
Phone(828) 260-9225
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 2026
NPPES CertifiedOctober 1, 2026
✔ NPI 1073801676 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-02255
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 2015-02255 (NC), MD451898 (PA), MT200077 (PA)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT200077 (PA)
2837 BROADSTONE RD, Banner Elk, NC 28604
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607-5008 · Phone (828) 262-4133 · Fax (828) 262-4103

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jennifer Rae Nelson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3971725623
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151229002784
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Watauga Medical Center Inc
6.9 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
336 DEERFIELD RD
Boone, NC 28607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205859766 (828) 262-4100
Wake Forest Emergency Providers
58 mi
Multi-Specialty
557 BROOKDALE DR
Statesville, NC 28677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 580 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396216735 (336) 716-2255

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
166 services162 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
109 services107 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services18 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Watauga Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boone, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340051
Location336 Deerfield RoadBoone, NC 28607 · Watauga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linville, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341323
Location434 Hospital DriveLinville, NC 28646 · Avery County
Emergency services

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 Jennifer Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Nelson is 1073801676. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2011.

Where is Jennifer Nelson located?

Jennifer Nelson practices at 2837 Broadstone Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604. The listed phone number is (828) 260-9225.

What is Jennifer Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Jennifer Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Watauga Medical Center Inc (Boone, NC) and Wake Forest Emergency Providers (Statesville, NC). Each 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 Jennifer Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Nelson accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Jennifer Nelson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Jennifer Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Nelson is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center and Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Nelson was last updated on October 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.