Dr. Karen C Nelson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karen C Nelson, MD,PT,MS, is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation specialist in Anchorage, Alaska. She attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Alaska Native Medical Center. Dr. Karen C Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Dr. Karen C Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (907) 563-2662 to request Dr. Karen C Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4315 Diplomacy Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926

Phone 1: (907) 563-2662
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karen C Nelson
Gender Female
PECOS ID 0840228235
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

  • Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • Physical Therapist (PT)
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    Physical Therapist
    Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. These therapists are often an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries.
  • MS

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karen C Nelson attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457381881
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 3, 2006

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 not 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 Pain Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium


Practice Locations

4315 Diplomacy Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926
Phone: (907) 563-2662
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. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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