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

Dr. James A Nelson Jr., MD

Individual provider Pediatric Cardiology Physician · NPI 1487099859

Dr. James A Nelson Jr., MD is a Pediatric Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2013, 13 years ago. Practices with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology Inc, a 32-clinician group. Licensed in Georgia.

Years since qualifying
13
Trained at
Duke University School of Medicine
Licensed in
GA
In the registry since
2013
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

2174 N Druid Hills Rd NE Ste 630
Atlanta, GA 30322-4699
Phone: (404) 256-2593
Fax: (770) 488-9408
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Specialties & licences

Pediatric Cardiology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2080P0202X · Licence 83622 (GA)

Record details

NPI number1487099859
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedApril 30, 2013
Last updated in NPPESApril 30, 2026
Certification dateApril 30, 2026

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyPEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Medical schoolDUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2013 (13 years in practice)
Group practice Children'S Healthcare Of Atlanta Cardiology Inc — 32 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated

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