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DR. DANIEL WILLIAM NELSON DO
NPI 1700020955
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 30, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
979 E 3RD ST STE C300, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403(423) 267-0466 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Daniel William Nelson Do NPPES

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

DR. DANIEL WILLIAM NELSON DO (NPI 1700020955) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (6417) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700020955
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. DANIEL WILLIAM NELSONCredential: DO
Location Address979 E 3RD ST STE C300Chattanooga, TN 37403-2187
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Phone(423) 267-0466
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1700020955 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 6417
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 6417 (TN)
979 E 3RD ST STE C300, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Daniel William 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 ID1355567264
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250902003573
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

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

Erlanger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number440104
Location975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37403 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Daniel Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Daniel Nelson is 1700020955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2009.

Where is Daniel Nelson located?

Daniel Nelson practices at 979 E 3rd St Ste C300, Chattanooga, TN 37403. The listed phone number is (423) 267-0466.

What is Daniel Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Daniel Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Daniel 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 Daniel Nelson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Daniel 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 Daniel Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Daniel Nelson is affiliated with Erlanger Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Daniel Nelson was last updated on August 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.