Karen Christy Nelson, DO - Medicare Cardiac Surgery in Bowling Green, KY

Karen Christy Nelson, DO is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiac Surgery. She is a member of the group practice Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc and her current practice location is 825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, Kentucky. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 796-3330.

Karen Christy Nelson is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 05069) 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 1285848119.

Contact Information

Karen Christy Nelson, DO
825 2nd Ave Ste B1,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1790
(270) 796-3330
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKaren Christy Nelson
GenderFemale
SpecialityCardiac Surgery
Experience19 Years
Location825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, Kentucky
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:
  • Karen Christy Nelson graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285848119
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608028857
  • Enrollment ID: I20220901003120

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karen Christy Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285848119NPI-NPPES
05069OtherKYKY LICENSE
0075165MedicaidOH
100073070MedicaidWI
3810026129MedicaidWV
68367-21OtherWIWI LICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 68367-21 (Wisconsin)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 34.010720 (Ohio)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 05069 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
The Medical Center (bowling Green)Bowling green, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Commonwealth Health Corporation Inc5496667628221

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Entity NameCommonwealth Health Corporation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881109304
PECOS PAC ID: 5496667628
Enrollment ID: O20040916000800

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karen Christy Nelson, DO
Po Box 2697,
Bowling Green, KY 42102-7697

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Karen Christy Nelson, DO
825 2nd Ave Ste B1,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1790

Ph: (270) 796-3330

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Bowling Green, KY

Paul M Moore, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 350 Park St, Suite 210, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-796-3330    Fax: 270-796-3338
Harry Warren Iii,
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-796-3330    
Wallace R Carter Jr., M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-796-3330    Fax: 270-796-3338

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