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Family Practice

Dean A. Nelson, DO

Sees patients in Metlakatla, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dean A. Nelson, DO (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Metlakatla, AK. NPI 1285749101. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dean A. Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Metlakatla Indian CommunityGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Dean A. Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Metlakatla, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Dean A. Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Dean A. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dean A. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Dean A. Nelson?
(907) 886-4741, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Dean A. Nelson's NPI number?
1285749101. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Dean A. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Dean A. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Metlakatla Indian Community19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Alaska

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

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolOhio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285749101
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians