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

Mr. Richard Scott Nelson, PA-C

Individual provider Medical Physician Assistant · NPI 1487736708

Mr. Richard Scott Nelson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant in Asheville, North Carolina. Qualified in 1996, 30 years ago. Practices with Digestive Health Partners PA, a 66-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
30
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
PA-C — Physician Assistant, Certified
A physician assistant who holds current national certification.

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Practice location Address checks out

291 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803-1527
Phone: (828) 254-0881
Fax: (828) 254-1614
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 188 Medical Park Drive, Brevard, NC 28712-4188 — (828) 883-9600
  • 1032 Fleming Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3532 — (828) 696-3099

Specialties & licences

Physician Assistant (primary) Taxonomy 363A00000X · Licence 0010-00306 (NC)
Medical Physician Assistant Taxonomy 363AM0700X · Licence 0010-00306 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1487736708
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials PA-C
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPESNovember 3, 2025
Certification dateNovember 3, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1996 (30 years in practice)
Group practice Digestive Health Partners Pa — 66 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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