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DR. KAY LORRAINE NELSON MD
NPI 1780636613
Family Medicine in Lufkin, TX

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
10 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE J, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 630-1119(936) 632-1510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, Aug 8, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Kay Lorraine Nelson Md NPPES

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

DR. KAY LORRAINE NELSON MD (NPI 1780636613) is an individual family medicine provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (P8518) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780636613
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAY LORRAINE NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address10 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE JLufkin, TX 75904-3163
Mailing Address10 Medical Center Blvd Ste JLufkin, TX 75904-3163 · (936) 630-1119 · Fax (936) 632-1510
Phone(936) 630-1119
Fax(936) 632-1510
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1780636613 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P8518
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
10 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE J, Lufkin, TX 75904
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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, UnitedHealthcare.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. Kay Lorraine Nelson Md 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 ID840219242
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160720000817
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 3

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

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450211
Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Woodland Heights Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450484
Location505 South John Redditt DriveLufkin, TX 75904 · Angelina County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nacogdoches, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450508
Location1204 Mound StNacogdoches, TX 75961 · Nacogdoches County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 Kay Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kay Nelson is 1780636613. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Kay Nelson located?

Kay Nelson practices at 10 Medical Center Blvd Ste J, Lufkin, TX 75904. The listed phone number is (936) 630-1119.

What is Kay Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Kay Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kay 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 Kay Nelson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Kay 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 Kay Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kay Nelson is affiliated with Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center and Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kay Nelson was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.