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Endocrinology

Carolyn A. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Savannah, GA · Springfield, GA · Hinesville, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Carolyn A. Nelson, MD is an endocrinologist at 4849 Paulsen St, Suite 105, Savannah, GA 31405. Phone: (912) 819-3944. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Carolyn A. Nelson had 236 Original Medicare patients and 976 services. NPI 1285021626. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Carolyn A. Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Carolyn A. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carolyn A. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Carolyn A. Nelson see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 976 services for Carolyn A. Nelson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Carolyn A. Nelson's NPI number?
1285021626. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Carolyn A. Nelson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients236
Services billed to Medicare976
Different services or procedures16
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)304 services
  2. Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)160 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)130 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)114 services
  5. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)100 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Diabetes53%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Chronic kidney disease33%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Carolyn A. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Carolyn A. Nelson at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Carolyn A. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Carolyn A. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • SJC Medical Group Inc55 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Georgia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in SJC Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285021626
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians