MR. RICHARD SCOTT NELSON PA-C
NPI 1487736708
Physician Assistant in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Richard Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Nelson is 1487736708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Mr. R. Scott Nelson Pa-C.

Q: What is Richard Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Nelson was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.51/100

CMS Quality Rating

291 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 254-0881(828) 254-1614 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, May 1, 2023, Feb 1, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Mr. Richard Scott Nelson Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD SCOTT NELSON PA-C (NPI 1487736708) is an individual physician assistant in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-00306) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487736708

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD SCOTT NELSONCredential: PA-C

Location Address291 SWEETEN CREEK ROADAsheville, NC 28803-1527

Mailing Address291 Sweeten Creek RdAsheville, NC 28803-1527 · (828) 254-0881 · Fax (828) 254-1614

Phone(828) 254-0881

Fax(828) 254-1614

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996

Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1487736708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-00306

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License 0010-00306 (NC)

291 SWEETEN CREEK ROAD, Asheville, NC 28803

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Mr. R. Scott Nelson Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11032 Fleming StreetHendersonville, NC 28791-3532 · Phone (828) 696-3099 · Fax (828) 696-3868

Location 2188 Medical Park Drive, Ste ABrevard, NC 28712-4188 · Phone (828) 883-9600 · Fax (828) 254-1614

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Richard Scott Nelson Pa-c 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 ID648280362

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120820000057

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.

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.

205 services154 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.

58 services52 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340002

Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

93.51/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

84.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers16 claims1,560 services$1.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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