CHRISTOPHER G NELSON MD
NPI 1922085620
Internal Medicine in Raleigh, NC

Q: What is Christopher Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nelson is 1922085620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2005.

Q: What is Christopher Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since December 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL, RALEIGH, NC 27607(919) 784-7093(919) 784-7395 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2024, Mar 7, 2023, Mar 24, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Christopher G Nelson Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER G NELSON MD (NPI 1922085620) is an individual internal medicine provider in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200100436) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922085620

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER G NELSONCredential: MD

Location Address4420 LAKE BOONE TRLRaleigh, NC 27607-7505

Mailing Address4420 Lake Boone TrlRaleigh, NC 27607-7505 · (919) 784-7093 · Fax (919) 784-7395

Phone(919) 784-7093

Fax(919) 784-7395

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateDecember 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2024

✔ NPI 1922085620 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 200100436

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 200100436 (NC)

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL, Raleigh, NC 27607

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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, Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher G 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 ID8426190265

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100116000430

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Nelson reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Medical Group, Inc.

0.4 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

3100 DURALEIGH RD
Raleigh, NC 27612

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1104154152 (919) 232-0050

Unc Physicians Network, LLC

4.0 mi

Internal Medicine

3900 BROWNING PL, SUITE 101
Raleigh, NC 27609

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
1,337 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1649578147 (919) 781-9650

Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc.

48 mi

Surgery

1041 KIRKPATRICK RD STE 150
Burlington, NC 27215

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
691 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164980546 (336) 538-1888

Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC

101 mi

Family Medicine

2000 BRABHAM AVE
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
710 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629738505 (910) 376-3025

Carteret County General Hospital Corporation

133 mi

Urgent Care

3722 BRIDGES ST, SUITE A
Morehead City, NC 28557

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1760479331 (North Carolina)
283 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1184951840 (252) 808-6136

Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of North Carolina, PLLC

140 mi

Internal Medicine

1144 N ROAD ST
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
176 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1437869302 (252) 335-0531

Watauga Medical Center Inc

167 mi

General Acute Care Hospital

336 DEERFIELD RD
Boone, NC 28607

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
129 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1205859766 (828) 262-4100

Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC

1,054 mi

General Practice

4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244

Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
317 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

Apogee Medical Group North Carolina

1,888 mi

Hospitalist

15059 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 600
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
278 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043518228 (602) 778-3600

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

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.

441 services197 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

190 services119 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

131 services129 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

34 services34 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

31 services31 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

24 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Unc Lenoir Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Kinston, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340027

Location100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501 · Lenoir County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340040

Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Alamance Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340070

Location1240 Huffman Mill RdBurlington, NC 27216 · Alamance County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Greensboro, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340091

Location1200 N Elm StGreensboro, NC 27401 · Guilford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carteret General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Morehead City, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340142

Location3500 Arendell StMorehead City, NC 28557 · Carteret County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27607 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier16 claims16 services$16.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers28 claims30 services$3.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers56 claims56 services$85.97 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers31 claims31 services$34.66 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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.

NADER CYRUS EMAMI-KELISHADI PA

Physician Assistant

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (703) 585-0860

ERIC LINTON

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-3100

JOSHUA DAVID FISHER FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-3100

MALLORY WOLTERING RN

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-3100

JOHN O COLLINS M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-7093

ERIN D RUSINEK PA-C

Physician Assistant

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL, SUITE 200
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-6818

DONNA RANSOM CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-3034

JOELLEN C SPECA M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

4420 LAKE BOONE TRL, SUITE 200
RALEIGH, NC 27607

Wake County (919) 784-6818

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 Christopher Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nelson is 1922085620. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 23, 2005.

Where is Christopher Nelson located?

Christopher Nelson practices at 4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC 27607. The listed phone number is (919) 784-7093.

What is Christopher Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Christopher Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Nelson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Nelson reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Novant Medical Group, Inc. (Raleigh, NC), Unc Physicians Network, LLC (Raleigh, NC), Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc. (Burlington, NC), Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region, LLC (Jacksonville, NC), Carteret County General Hospital Corporation (Morehead City, NC) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Christopher Nelson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Nelson accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Christopher 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 Christopher Nelson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Nelson is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, Ecu Health Medical Center, Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The and Carteret General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nelson was last updated on July 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.