CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NELSON M.D.
NPI 1417274010
Family Medicine - Sports Medicine in Winston Salem, NC

Q: What is Christopher Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nelson is 1417274010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2010.

Q: What is Christopher Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QS0010X.

Active since April 23, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1920 W 1ST ST FL 3, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27104(336) 716-4479 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2021, Jun 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Christopher Michael Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NELSON M.D. (NPI 1417274010) is an individual sports medicine provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2021-01551) and active in the NPI registry since April 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417274010

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QS0010X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL NELSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address1920 W 1ST ST FL 3Winston Salem, NC 27104-4220

Mailing Address1920 W 1st St Fl 3Winston Salem, NC 27104-4220

Phone(336) 716-4479

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateApril 23, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2021

✔ NPI 1417274010 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QS0010X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2021-01551

Definition

A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 2021-01551 (NC)

1920 W 1ST ST FL 3, Winston Salem, NC 27104

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael 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 ID3072758044

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211101000667

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 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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

90 services20 patients

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.

64 services48 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.

36 services36 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 20611

This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to accurately locate a large joint, usually the knee or shoulder. A needle is then inserted to either extract fluid (aspiration) or inject medication. The ultrasound helps ensure precision and safety.

16 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340047

LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27104 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 17

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

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