Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Brian Kent Nelson, MD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1558314344

Dr. Brian Kent Nelson, MD is an Optometry in Marrero, Louisiana. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices with Ochsner Clinic LLC, a 2,842-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4225 Lapalco Blvd
Marrero, LA 70072-4338
Phone: (504) 371-9355
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence MD.001061 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1558314344
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026
Mailing address1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc — 2842 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations6 on file with Medicare

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