J. W. NELSON M.D. – NPI #1396712675
Family Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

J. NELSON is a physician located in DOTHAN, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396712675 to J. NELSON on March 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Feb 04, 2010. 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 J. NELSON below.

NPI Profile for
J. W. NELSON

NPI Number
1396712675
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
J. W. NELSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2115 W MAIN ST
DOTHAN, AL 36301-1289
Phone: (334) 793-6556 Fax: (334) 793-0977
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 AL 00019393

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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1994
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
J. NELSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FLOWERS HOSPITAL
      4370 WEST MAIN STREET
      DOTHAN, AL 36305
    • SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
      1108 ROSS CLARK CIRCLE
      DOTHAN, AL 36301
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH
      2560 COUNTY ROAD 112
      DOTHAN, AL 36303
    • ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOME HEALTH
      3379 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 3
      DOTHAN, AL 36305
    • KINDRED AT HOME
      2740 HEADLAND AVE
      DOTHAN, AL 36303

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