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STEPHEN B. NELSON M.D.
NPI 1447239702
Emergency Medicine in Fort Smith, AR

Active since January 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 314-6248(479) 314-6159 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Stephen B. Nelson M.d. NPPES

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

STEPHEN B. NELSON M.D. (NPI 1447239702) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C-6140) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447239702
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN B. NELSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing Address3214 Butterfield EstVan Buren, AR 72956-8810 · (479) 926-1616 · Fax (479) 262-6677
Phone(479) 314-6248
Fax(479) 314-6159
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2020
✔ NPI 1447239702 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C-6140
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X · License C-6140 (AR)
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid102075001AR
Medicaid100079750AOK
Other53897AR · Bluecross Blueshield

Accepted Insurance

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

Stephen B. Nelson M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
160 services155 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.
133 services131 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.
78 services78 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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 20

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

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107
ADVANCE CARE HOSPITAL
Long Term Care Hospital
7301 ROGERS AVE, 4TH FLOOR
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-4900
DR. KEVIN ALLEN DAVIS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (501) 593-3845

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 Stephen Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Nelson is 1447239702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2006.

Where is Stephen Nelson located?

Stephen Nelson practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 314-6248.

What is Stephen Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Stephen Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Stephen Nelson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Stephen 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 Stephen Nelson was last updated on February 27, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.