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KELLY MICHELLE NATIONS M.D.
NPI 1487601050
Emergency Medicine in Gulfport, MS

Active since May 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1510 THORNTON AVE, GULFPORT, MS 39501(622) 886-5356 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kelly Michelle Nations M.d. NPPES

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

KELLY MICHELLE NATIONS M.D. (NPI 1487601050) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Gulfport, Mississippi, licensed in Louisiana (024354) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487601050
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameKELLY MICHELLE NATIONSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1510 THORNTON AVEGulfport, MS 39501-2157
Mailing Address1510 Thornton AveGulfport, MS 39501-2157 · (622) 886-5356
Phone(622) 886-5356
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1487601050 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 024354✔ Licensed in MS · 17136
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.
1510 THORNTON AVE, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1570427LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Kelly Michelle Nations 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 ID6406892199
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070106000047
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Kelly Nations reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
1.3 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1206 31ST AVE
Gulfport, MS 39501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 731 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376153023 (228) 864-0008
Hancock Emergency Group LLC
17 mi
Emergency Medicine
149 DRINKWATER RD
Bay St Louis, MS 39520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295142396 (800) 893-9698

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 5

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.

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.
213 services203 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.
190 services184 patients
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.
138 services132 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
40 services39 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
20 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital At Gulfport

Acute Care Hospitals · Gulfport, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250019
Location4500 13th StreetGulfport, MS 39502 · Harrison County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39501 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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 Kelly Nations's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelly Nations is 1487601050. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2006.

Where is Kelly Nations located?

Kelly Nations practices at 1510 Thornton Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. The listed phone number is (622) 886-5356.

What is Kelly Nations's specialty?

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

Is Kelly Nations enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelly Nations 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kelly Nations's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kelly Nations reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Memorial Hospital At Gulfport (Gulfport, MS) and Hancock Emergency Group LLC (Bay St Louis, MS). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kelly Nations's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kelly Nations accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Kelly Nations 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 Kelly Nations affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelly Nations is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelly Nations was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.