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JOHN SHELTON NELSON MD
NPI 1982877973
Surgery in Memphis, TN

Active since April 10, 2008PECOS Enrolled
81.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1251 WESLEY DR STE 151, MEMPHIS, TN 38116(901) 758-7888(901) 266-6425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About John Shelton Nelson Md NPPES

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

JOHN SHELTON NELSON MD (NPI 1982877973) is an individual surgery provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (49685) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982877973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN SHELTON NELSONCredential: MD
Location Address1251 WESLEY DR STE 151Memphis, TN 38116-6443
Mailing AddressP O Box 1000 Dept 457Memphis, TN 38148-0001 · (901) 758-7888 · Fax (901) 266-6425
Phone(901) 758-7888
Fax(901) 266-6425
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2018
✔ NPI 1982877973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 49685
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1251 WESLEY DR STE 151, Memphis, TN 38116
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Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ001088TN

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)

John Shelton 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38116 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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.

81.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality49.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAYNA E GIBBS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1251 WESLEY DR STE 151
MEMPHIS, TN 38116
Shelby County (901) 614-3116

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 John Nelson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Nelson is 1982877973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2008.

Where is John Nelson located?

John Nelson practices at 1251 Wesley Dr Ste 151, Memphis, TN 38116. The listed phone number is (901) 758-7888.

What is John Nelson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is John Nelson enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Nelson was last updated on March 21, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.