Dr. James Nels

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James Nels, DO, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Bradford Regional Medical Center, Pinnacle Health Hospitals. Dr. James Nels also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pinnacle Health Medical Services. Dr. James Nels accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. James Nels at 205 S Front St to request Dr. James Nels the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 205 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James Nels
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2264613611
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 24 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. James Nels attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1760647366
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He 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 - He 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 - He 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 - He 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. James Nels

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. James Nels has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 24 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
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    Hospitalist
    Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pinnacle Health Medical Services


Practice Locations

205 S Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619
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 Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 12, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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