Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD in Marrero, LA - Medicare Optometry Provider

Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Marrero, Louisiana. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 371-9355.

Dr Brian Kent Nelson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.001061) 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 1558314344.

Contact Information

	Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD
	4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-4338
	(504) 371-9355
	Not Available

Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full Name	Dr Brian Kent Nelson
Gender	Male
Speciality	Optometry
Experience	35 Years
Location	4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Brian Kent Nelson attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1989

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1558314344
Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 4385785427
Enrollment ID: I20100111000786

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Kent Nelson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1558314344	NPI	-	NPPES
1961442	Medicaid	LA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
152W00000X	Optometrist	MD.001061 (Louisiana)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Ochsner Clinic Foundation	New orleans, LA	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc	8224933619	2403

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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 Brian Kent Nelson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Provider Name	Ochsner Clinic Llc
Provider Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider Identifiers	NPI Number: 1538151428 PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619 Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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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 Brian Kent 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 Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429 Ph: (504) 842-4000	Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD 4225 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072-4338 Ph: (504) 371-9355

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Optometrist in Marrero, LA

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Dorothy K. Anderson, O.d. Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1670 Barataria Blvd Ste D, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 504-348-2993 Fax: 504-340-4468
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Greater New Orleans Eye Care Llc Optometrist Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 1670 Barataria Blvd, Suite D, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 504-348-2993 Fax: 504-340-4468
Greater New Orleans Eye Care Llc-westbank Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1670 Barataria Blvd,, Suite D, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 504-348-2993
Larry Caminita, O.D. Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1111 Medical Center Blvd, Suite N-213, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 504-349-6213 Fax: 504-328-1680
John Reinhart Kaudewitz, OD Optometrist Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1981 Barataria Blvd Ste C, Marrero, LA 70072 Phone: 504-371-8700

Dr Brian Kent Nelson, MD - Medicare Optometrist in Marrero, LA

Contact Information

Healthcare Provider's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

Mother's diet during pregnancy could affect brain reward circuitry of children

NEXAVAR tablets receive FDA approval for treatment of patients with thyroid cancer

Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have taken a substantial toll on the American wallet

State roundup: Wis. insurance savings; N.Y. major hospital merger possible; psychiatric hospitals' hard times

Medicare Reassignments

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NEXAVAR tablets receive FDA approval for treatment of patients with thyroid cancer

Smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol have taken a substantial toll on the American wallet

State roundup: Wis. insurance savings; N.Y. major hospital merger possible; psychiatric hospitals' hard times

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mother's diet during pregnancy could affect brain reward circuitry of children

NEXAVAR tablets receive FDA approval for treatment of patients with thyroid cancer

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State roundup: Wis. insurance savings; N.Y. major hospital merger possible; psychiatric hospitals' hard times

Optometrist in Marrero, LA