Dr. Karen C Nelson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen C Nelson, DO, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Gallipolis, Ohio. She attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Holzer Medical Center, Holzer Medical Center Jackson. Dr. Karen C Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Holzer Clinic Llc. Dr. Karen C Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (740) 446-5002 to request Dr. Karen C Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 90 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631-1560

Phone 1: (740) 446-5002

Fax: (740) 446-5352


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen C Nelson
Gender Female
PECOS ID 6608028857
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen C Nelson attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285848119
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, February 6, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karen C Nelson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karen C Nelson has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 19 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Holzer Clinic Llc


Practice Locations

90 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631-1560
Phone: (740) 446-5002
Fax: (740) 446-5352
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, September 15, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, February 6, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Karen C Nelson [NPI: 1285848119]Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery