Dr. James C Nelson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 56+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. James C Nelson, MD, is a Psychiatry specialist in San Francisco, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin Medical School in 1968, having over 56 years of diverse experience, especially in Psychiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Ucsf Medical Center. Dr. James C Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ucsf Psychiatry. Dr. James C Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (415) 476-7405 to request Dr. James C Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 401 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2211

Phone 1: (415) 476-7405
Phone 2: (415) 476-7000

Fax: (415) 502-6361
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name James C Nelson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3779668249
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

  • Psychiatry (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 56 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. James C Nelson attended and graduated from University Of Wisconsin Medical School in 1968.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1457370579
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, July 9, 2007

Quality Reporting

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

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Geriatric Psychiatry
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    Geriatric Psychiatry
    Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ucsf Psychiatry


Practice Locations

401 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2211
Phone: (415) 476-7405
Phone 2: (415) 476-7000
Fax: (415) 502-6361
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 Monday, July 9, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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