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JEFFREY SCOTT NELSON MD
NPI 1134539075
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since April 30, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1301 PRIMACY PKWY, MEMPHIS, TN 38119(901) 448-0276 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2022, May 7, 2019, Oct 9, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Jeffrey Scott Nelson Md NPPES

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

JEFFREY SCOTT NELSON MD (NPI 1134539075) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (55881) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134539075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameJEFFREY SCOTT NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address1301 PRIMACY PKWYMemphis, TN 38119
Mailing Address1301 Primacy Pkwy, Univ Of Tennessee, Saint Francis Family MedicineMemphis, TN 38119-0213 · (901) 448-0230 · Fax (901) 448-0404
Phone(901) 448-0276
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1134539075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 55881
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 55881 (TN)
1301 PRIMACY PKWY, Memphis, TN 38119
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1877 Jefferson AveMemphis, TN 38103-2807 · Phone (901) 545-7100

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid230370001AR
MedicaidQ038577TN
Medicaid00477876MS
Medicaid1134539075MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.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

Jeffrey Scott Nelson Md 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 ID6103185566
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180111000920
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Jeffrey Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Methodist Healthcare Community Care Associates
5.2 mi
Urgent Care
8071 WINCHESTER RD
Memphis, TN 38125
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 78 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326152455 (901) 756-6056
Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC
5.7 mi
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
6400 SHELBY VIEW DR STE 101
Memphis, TN 38134
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457557027 (901) 516-1400
Ut Regional One Physicians Inc
10 mi
Surgery
877 JEFFERSON AVE
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 421 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093130585 (901) 545-8336

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
255 services92 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
109 services108 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regional One Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440152
Location877 Jefferson AvenueMemphis, TN 38103 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38119 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality56.46
Improvement Activities40
Cost71.87

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. CHRISTINA BROWN TRAN MD
Family Medicine
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 866-8812
CANDACE ELIZABETH WILSON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 448-0230
MRS. KAREN CARVER NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 866-8812
SAMANTHA HOWARD CALDWELL M.D.
Family Medicine
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 866-8812
DR. WILLIAM DONALD DUNN PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 448-0267
STEPHEN MICHAEL SITTNICK DO
Family Medicine
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 866-8812
AHYOUNG BYUN
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 410-0550
DR. MARIAH MICHELLE MOORE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1301 PRIMACY PKWY
MEMPHIS, TN 38119
Shelby County (901) 448-0276

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 Jeffrey Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jeffrey Nelson is 1134539075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2014.

Where is Jeffrey Nelson located?

Jeffrey Nelson practices at 1301 Primacy Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38119. The listed phone number is (901) 448-0276.

What is Jeffrey Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Jeffrey Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jeffrey Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Methodist Healthcare Community Care Associates (Memphis, TN), Methodist Specialty Physicians, LLC (Memphis, TN) and Ut Regional One Physicians Inc (Memphis, TN). 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 Jeffrey Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jeffrey Nelson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Jeffrey 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 Jeffrey Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jeffrey Nelson is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis and Regional One Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jeffrey Nelson was last updated on July 25, 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.