Dr. Krista N Nelson
Podiatry in Alton, Illinois
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Krista N Nelson, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Alton, Illinois. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Alton Memorial Hospital, Anderson Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Krista N Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Next Step Foot And Ankle Centers Inc. Dr. Krista N Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 462-9695 to request Dr. Krista N Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Krista N Nelson |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
3375791452 |
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
- Podiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
help Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
Education and Training
- Dr. Krista N Nelson graduated from medical school in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831324342
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Krista N Nelson
Medical Licenses
Dr. Krista N Nelson has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
| 016005540 | Illinois |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Alton, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Maryville, Illinois | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Next Step Foot And Ankle Centers Inc
| Next Step Foot And Ankle Centers Inc | 8 |
Practice Locations
3505 College Ave
B
Alton, IL 62002-5065
Phone: (618) 462-9695
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
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, January 13, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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