Dr Matthew K Nelson, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Beckley, WV

Dr Matthew K Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Beckley, West Virginia. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 1717 Harper Rd, Suite B, Beckley, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 294-4940.

Dr Matthew K Nelson is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 23803) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1720281306.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew K Nelson, MD
1717 Harper Rd, Suite B,
Beckley, WV 25801-3373
(202) 294-4940
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew K Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience22 Years
Location1717 Harper Rd, Beckley, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew K Nelson attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720281306
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/04/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749375905
  • Enrollment ID: I20091022000757

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew K Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720281306NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 23803 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beckley Arh HospitalBeckley, WVHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew K Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRaleigh General Hospital Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114475746
PECOS PAC ID: 6103735154
Enrollment ID: O20040914001132

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew K Nelson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew K Nelson, MD
1717 Harper Rd, Suite B,
Beckley, WV 25801-3373

Ph: (202) 294-4940
Dr Matthew K Nelson, MD
1717 Harper Rd, Suite B,
Beckley, WV 25801-3373

Ph: (202) 294-4940

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Beckley, WV

William Christopher Lacost, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1717 Harper Rd, Seond Floor Suite D, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-461-3924    
Rajesh V Patel, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 215 Brookshire Ln, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-253-1077    Fax: 304-253-9611
Nathan E Doctry, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 250 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-254-2640    Fax: 304-254-2737
Barry Alan Levin, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 379 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-253-3000    Fax: 304-469-9811
David C Shamblin, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2233 S Kanawha St, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-255-9249    Fax: 304-255-9237
Dr. John Michael Tabit, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 120 Professional Park, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-410-0061    Fax: 304-410-0574
Dr. Prakash Raghunath Puranik, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 250 Stanaford Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-466-2944    Fax: 304-466-2943

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