ROSS B. NELSON, III MD – NPI #1275526592
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

ROSS NELSON, III is an anesthesiologist located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275526592 to ROSS NELSON, III on August 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Jul 31, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ROSS NELSON, III below.

NPI Profile for
ROSS B. NELSON, III

NPI Number
1275526592
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROSS B. NELSON, III
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1534 ELIZABETH AVE STE 201
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-4531
Phone: (318) 629-5505 Fax: (318) 629-5506
Mailing address
1534 ELIZABETH AVE STE 301
SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-4531
Phone: (318) 629-5001 Fax: (318) 629-5020
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 31, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 LA MD.020504
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology		 LA MD.020504

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 1989
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ROSS NELSON, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SPECIALISTS HOSPITAL SHREVEPORT
      1500 LINE AVENUE
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71101

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