Dr. Christopher B Nester

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 30+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher B Nester, DMD,MD, is a Maxillofacial Surgery specialist in Sheffield, Alabama. He attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1994, having over 30 years of diverse experience, especially in Maxillofacial Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Helen Keller Memorial Hospital. Dr. Christopher B Nester also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Oral And Facial Surgery Of The Shoals, L.L.C. Dr. Christopher B Nester accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 383-1499 to request Dr. Christopher B Nester the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 398 Ashe Blvd
Sheffield, AL 35660-1729

Phone 1: (256) 383-1499

Fax: (256) 383-9135
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher B Nester
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3870591589
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

  • Maxillofacial Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 30 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
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    Doctor of Dental Medicine
    The DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are the same degrees. They are awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a General Dentist. The majority of dental schools award the DDS degree; however, some award a DMD degree. The education and degrees are, in substance, the same.
  • 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 B Nester attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1994.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1306802665
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 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 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. Christopher B Nester

  • English


Medical Licenses

  • Dentist / Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Oral And Facial Surgery Of The Shoals, L.L.C


Practice Locations

398 Ashe Blvd
Sheffield, AL 35660-1729
Phone: (256) 383-1499
Fax: (256) 383-9135
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 Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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