Allison Nissen, CNM - Medicare Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm) in Charleston, SC

Allison Nissen, CNM is a medicare enrolled "Advanced Practice Midwife" in Charleston, South Carolina. She went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Nurse Midwife (cnm). She is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and her current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Allison Nissen is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 3742) 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 1528211224.

Contact Information

Allison Nissen, CNM
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Provider's Profile

Full NameAllison Nissen
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Nurse Midwife (cnm)
Experience17 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
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:
  • Allison Nissen attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528211224
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/28/2008
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668537341
  • Enrollment ID: I20090212000270

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Allison Nissen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528211224NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367A00000XAdvanced Practice Midwife 3742 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741284

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. Allison Nissen allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

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. Allison Nissen 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
Allison Nissen, CNM
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Allison Nissen, CNM
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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