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DR. RICHARD A NELSON MD
NPI 1336149558
Pediatrics in Memphis, TN

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS Enrolled
969 FRAYSER BLVD, MEMPHIS, TN 38127(901) 701-2540(901) 260-8449 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Richard A Nelson Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A NELSON MD (NPI 1336149558) is an individual pediatrics provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (25708) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336149558
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address969 FRAYSER BLVDMemphis, TN 38127-5977
Mailing Address2595 Central AveMemphis, TN 38104-5905 · (901) 260-8500 · Fax (901) 260-8598
Phone(901) 701-2540
Fax(901) 260-8449
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2017
✔ NPI 1336149558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 25708
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 207PP0204X · License 25708 (TN)
969 FRAYSER BLVD, Memphis, TN 38127
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINE64595TN
Medicare PIN3097164TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard A Nelson Md 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38127 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 260-8400
BETHANY LAZEAR PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 701-2540
TIFFANY DENISE RICHARDSON RD
Dietitian, Registered
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 842-3162
DR. BENJAMIN LAU ANDREWS M.D.
Internal Medicine
969 FRAYSER BLVD, SUITE 200
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 701-2540
CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 701-2545
OSLO COLE RD
Dietitian, Registered
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 842-3162
DR. JOHN BELL PH.D.
Psychologist
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 842-3162
JOANNE FILCHOCK MD
Family Medicine
969 FRAYSER BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38127
Shelby County (901) 701-2540

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 Richard Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Nelson is 1336149558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.

Where is Richard Nelson located?

Richard Nelson practices at 969 Frayser Blvd, Memphis, TN 38127. The listed phone number is (901) 701-2540.

What is Richard Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Richard Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Nelson accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Nelson was last updated on March 21, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.