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DR. GEORGE EDWARD NELSON MD
NPI 1891843975
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Nashville, TN

Active since January 08, 2007PECOS Enrolled
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
1161 21ST AVE S, A2200 MCN, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 418-0806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2022, Nov 2, 2022, Oct 26, 2022 and 34 more (37 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. George Edward Nelson Md NPPES

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

DR. GEORGE EDWARD NELSON MD (NPI 1891843975) is an individual infectious disease provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (TN44435) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891843975
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. GEORGE EDWARD NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address1161 21ST AVE S, A2200 MCNNashville, TN 37232-2582
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 418-0806
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 202237 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1891843975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TN · TN44435
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1161 21ST AVE S, Nashville, TN 37232
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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 (PECOS)

Dr. George Edward Nelson Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 4

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
35 services35 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
29 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
26 services16 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
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.

HOLLY VICTORIA CANNON FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-0060
DR. EVAN ZEHR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-6943
DR. MEREDITH ANTONETTE MONSOUR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-6638
DR. PRIYA CORYN VERBIK MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 343-4882
DAVID M ARONOFF MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1161 21ST AVE S, A-2200 MEDICAL CENTER NORTH
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-8972
DR. CARI L MOTUZAS M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1161 21ST AVE S, CCC-1121 MED CTR N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3780
JENNIFER LYNN REEVES AG-ACNP
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurocritical Care)
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 343-4665
HEBAH AL KHATEEB MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1161 21ST AVE S
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 343-4882

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 George Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Nelson is 1891843975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is George Nelson located?

George Nelson practices at 1161 21st Ave S A2200 Mcn, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 418-0806.

What is George Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is George Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Nelson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does George Nelson accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list George 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 George Nelson was last updated on November 9, 2022. 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.