Dr. Christopher M Nelson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher M Nelson, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Portland, Oregon. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence St Vincent Medical Center. Dr. Christopher M Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Providence Health And Services - Oregon. Dr. Christopher M Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (503) 494-8211 to request Dr. Christopher M Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Ohsu
Portland, OR 97239-3011

Phone 1: (503) 494-8211


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher M Nelson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3072758044
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own 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

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)
  • Sports Medicine

Experience

  • Over 14 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher M Nelson graduated from medical school in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1417274010
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, April 23, 2010
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 4, 2016

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 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. Christopher M Nelson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher M Nelson has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 14 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Providence Health And Services - Oregon


Practice Locations

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Ohsu
Portland, OR 97239-3011

Phone: (503) 494-8211
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


909 SW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97205-1705
Phone: (503) 962-1900
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 Thursday, August 4, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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