Brian Nelson, - Medicare General Surgery in Puyallup, WA

Brian Nelson, is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Puyallup, Washington. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cascade Hernia And Surgical Solutions Ps and his current practice location is 208 17th Ave Se, Puyallup, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 840-1999.

Brian Nelson is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00020208) 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 1316360639.

Contact Information

Brian Nelson,
208 17th Ave Se,
Puyallup, WA 98372-4515
(253) 840-1999
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian Nelson
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location208 17th Ave Se, Puyallup, Washington
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:
  • Brian Nelson attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316360639
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/22/2014
  • Last Update Date: 01/22/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850515925
  • Enrollment ID: I20140610002417

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316360639NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD00020208 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cascade Hernia And Surgical Solutions Ps35776636654

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Entity NameCascade Hernia And Surgical Solutions Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174725402
PECOS PAC ID: 3577663665
Enrollment ID: O20070702000417

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Brian Nelson,
208 17th Ave Se,
Puyallup, WA 98372-4515

Ph: (253) 840-1999
Brian Nelson,
208 17th Ave Se,
Puyallup, WA 98372-4515

Ph: (253) 840-1999

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Surgery Doctors in Puyallup, WA

Dr. Cholwoo Anthony Kim, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1519 3rd St Se, Ste 230, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: 253-841-9640    Fax: 253-841-7645
Dr. Douglas R. King,
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1519 3rd St Se, Ste 230, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: 253-841-9640    Fax: 253-841-7645
Dr. Kenneth A. Feucht, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1519 3rd St Se, Ste 230, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: 253-445-1844    Fax: 253-841-9701
Dr. Chia J. Chung, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 105 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-848-8110    Fax: 253-845-3561
Miles Mcbride Dale, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1519 3rd St Se Ste 230, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: 253-841-9640    Fax: 253-841-7645
Robert Charles Wright, MD FACS
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 208 17th Ave Se, Suite 201, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: 253-840-1999    Fax: 253-445-4125

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