ROBERT M. NELSON M.D. – NPI #1982617163
Pediatrics
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
ROBERT NELSON is a physician located in PHILADELPHIA, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982617163 to ROBERT NELSON on August 15, 2006. 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 2080P0203X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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NPI Profile for
ROBERT M. NELSON
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 9329
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 590-1858 Fax: (215) 977-8351
SUITE 200
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 Phone: (215) 977-8100 Fax: (215) 977-8351
Identifiers for ROBERT NELSON
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | PA | 0017983400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2080P0203X - Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Primary) |
PA | MD071035L |
| 208000000X - Pediatrics |
PA | MD071035L |
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.