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CHRISTY PAULINE NELSON AGNP
NPI 1457786246
Nurse Practitioner in Hilton Head, SC

Active since September 11, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
35 BILL FRIES DR BLDG F, HILTON HEAD, SC 29926(843) 681-6668(843) 681-3295 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2026, Apr 1, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christy Pauline Nelson Agnp NPPES

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

CHRISTY PAULINE NELSON AGNP (NPI 1457786246) is an individual nurse practitioner in Hilton Head, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (27940) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457786246
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTY PAULINE NELSONCredential: AGNP
Location Address35 BILL FRIES DR BLDG FHilton Head, SC 29926-2731
Mailing Address35 Bill Fries Dr Bldg FHilton Head, SC 29926-2731 · (843) 681-6668 · Fax (843) 681-3295
Phone(843) 681-6668
Fax(843) 681-3295
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1457786246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 27940
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License AP60404986 (WA)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License AP60404986 (WA)
35 BILL FRIES DR BLDG F, Hilton Head, SC 29926
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.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

Christy Pauline Nelson Agnp 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 ID2163706383
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251218003432
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hilton Head Island, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420080
Location25 Hospital Center BlvdHilton Head Island, SC 29925 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Coastal Carolina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hardeeville, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420101
Location1000 Medical Center DriveHardeeville, SC 29927 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29926 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

79.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.02

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

HILTON HEAD REGIONAL PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
35 BILL FRIES DR BLDG F
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29926
Beaufort County (843) 681-6668

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 Christy Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christy Nelson is 1457786246. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2013.

Where is Christy Nelson located?

Christy Nelson practices at 35 Bill Fries Dr Bldg F, Hilton Head, SC 29926. The listed phone number is (843) 681-6668.

What is Christy Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Christy Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christy 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 Christy Nelson accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Christy 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 Christy Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christy Nelson is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Hilton Head Regional Medical Center and Coastal Carolina Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christy Nelson was last updated on March 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.