Dr Ruth A Nielson, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in East Ridge, TN

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Dr Ruth A Nielson, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in East Ridge, Tennessee. She graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. Her current practice location is 1471 N Mack Smith Rd, East Ridge, Tennessee. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 485-8480.

Dr Ruth A Nielson is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number DC0000002343) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1184637803.

Contact Information

Dr Ruth A Nielson, DC
1471 N Mack Smith Rd,
East Ridge, TN 37412-3947
(423) 485-8480
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ruth A Nielson
GenderFemale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience44 Years
Location1471 N Mack Smith Rd, East Ridge, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruth A Nielson graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184637803
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284772047
  • Enrollment ID: I20091116000294

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruth A Nielson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184637803NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor CHIR002008 (Georgia)Secondary
111N00000XChiropractor DC0000002343 (Tennessee)Primary

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 Ruth A Nielson 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 Ruth A Nielson, DC
3712 Ringgold Rd # 348,
Chattanooga, TN 37412-1638

Ph: () -		Dr Ruth A Nielson, DC
1471 N Mack Smith Rd,
East Ridge, TN 37412-3947

Ph: (423) 485-8480

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Chiropractor in East Ridge, TN

David Grant Brogdon, D.C.
Chiropractor
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1471 N Mack Smith Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412
Phone: 423-485-8480    Fax: 423-485-8481

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