SAMUEL GOWER NELSON DO
NPI 1467802629
Internal Medicine in Chattanooga, TN

Q: What is Samuel Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Nelson is 1467802629. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2016.

Q: What is Samuel Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Nelson was last updated on March 2, 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.

Active since June 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.7/100

CMS Quality Rating

2525 DESALES AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-7404(423) 495-2625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2020, Aug 8, 2019, Jun 20, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Samuel Gower Nelson Do NPPES

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

SAMUEL GOWER NELSON DO (NPI 1467802629) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (3768) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467802629

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameSAMUEL GOWER NELSONCredential: DO

Location Address2525 DESALES AVEChattanooga, TN 37404

Mailing Address1949 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 206Chattanooga, TN 37421-7133 · (423) 495-4349 · Fax (423) 495-4934

Phone(423) 495-7404

Fax(423) 495-2625

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2020

✔ NPI 1467802629 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 3768

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 3768 (TN)

2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel Gower Nelson Do 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 ID5597050260

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191003000362, I20260211003542

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Samuel Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc

3.3 mi

Internal Medicine

5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
242 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

355 services188 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

189 services187 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

163 services86 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi Memorial Hospital- Georgia

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Oglethorpe, GA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110236

Location100 Gross Crescent CircleFort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 · Catoosa County

Emergency services

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number440091

Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

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.

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.

94.7/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

89.41

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

6 suppliers34 claims34 services$15.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers44 claims44 services$73.61 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.

DR. COURTNEY ELIZABETH PEARSON PHARMD, MPH, BCPS

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