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DAVID NELSON MD, PHD
NPI 1750461166
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
848 ADAMS AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38103(901) 287-7337(901) 287-4646 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 17, 2023, Mar 30, 2023, Jan 15, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2015).

About David Nelson Md, Phd NPPES

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

DAVID NELSON MD, PHD (NPI 1750461166) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (68409) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750461166
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameDAVID NELSONCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address848 ADAMS AVEMemphis, TN 38103-2816
Mailing Address49 N Dunlap St Rm 345Memphis, TN 38103-2802 · (901) 287-7337 · Fax (901) 287-4646
Phone(901) 287-7337
Fax(901) 287-4646
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1750461166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 68409
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyTaxonomy 2080P0202X · License 68409 (TN)
848 ADAMS AVE, Memphis, TN 38103
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid177125501TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health of TX, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David Nelson Md, Phd 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 ID2062461809
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230912002260
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 David Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
Same address
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337

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

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.

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

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.

GLENN T WETZEL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
MARK C BUGNITZ MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
SCOTT NORMAN WISNIEWSKI MD
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7700
DR. HEATHER NOREEN BECKER MD
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-5437
CRISTINA NICOLE MARTINEZ
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-5437
MAYA EMPTAGE DNP PNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-7337
COURTNEY JACKS MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-4300
MRS. AMANDA ELLEN HELTON RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered (Nutrition, Pediatric)
848 ADAMS AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Shelby County (901) 287-6140

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 David Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Nelson is 1750461166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is David Nelson located?

David Nelson practices at 848 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. The listed phone number is (901) 287-7337.

What is David Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is David Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN). The 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 David Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Nelson accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health of TX and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list David 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Nelson was last updated on August 17, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.