CAROLINE NELSON PA-C
NPI 1316434210
Physician Assistant in Longview, WA

Active since April 16, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1718 E KESSLER BLVD, LONGVIEW, WA 98632(360) 747-5800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2019, Oct 30, 2018, Apr 16, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Caroline Nelson Pa-c NPPES

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

CAROLINE NELSON PA-C (NPI 1316434210) is an individual physician assistant in Longview, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA60898310) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Peacehealth St John Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316434210
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE NELSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address1718 E KESSLER BLVDLongview, WA 98632
Mailing Address1718 E Kessler BlvdLongview, WA 98632-1842 · (360) 747-5800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1316434210 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in WA · PA60898310
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedEmergency Medical Technician, BasicTaxonomy 146N00000X · License E1751525
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License LICENSE
1718 E KESSLER BLVD, Longview, WA 98632

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Caroline Hurley

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12043 College WayForest Grove, OR 97116-1756 · Phone (503) 352-7224
Location 21718 E Kessler BlvdLongview, WA 98632 · Phone (360) 747-5800

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline Nelson Pa-c 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 ID8022353986
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181220001944
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
207 services143 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
52 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
47 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
25 services22 patients
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit G0438
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your doctor to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's an opportunity to discuss your health status and goals and get a plan tailored for you.
19 services19 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Peacehealth St John Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500041
Location1615 Delaware StreetLongview, WA 98632 · Cowlitz County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98632 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers22 claims52 services$6.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Family Medicine
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Family Medicine
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Nurse Practitioner
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Family Medicine
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Family Medicine
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632
Family Medicine
1718 E KESSLER BLVD
LONGVIEW, WA 98632

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 Caroline Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Nelson is 1316434210. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2018. The provider is also known as Caroline Hurley.

Where is Caroline Nelson located?

Caroline Nelson practices at 1718 E Kessler Blvd, Longview, WA 98632. The listed phone number is (360) 747-5800.

What is Caroline Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Caroline Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline 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.

What insurance does Caroline Nelson accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Caroline 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 Caroline Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Nelson is affiliated with Peacehealth St John Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Nelson was last updated on June 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.