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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Karen C. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Anchorage, AK · Alaska

Summary

Dr. Karen C. Nelson, MD is a rehabilitation doctor at 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508. Phone: (907) 563-2662. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1457381881. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Rehabilitation doctor (Medicare lists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
  • Address: 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (907) 563‑2662
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Alaska Native Medical Center
  • Group practice: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
  • Medical school: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine · graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen C. 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 Karen C. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen C. 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.
What is Karen C. Nelson's NPI number?
1457381881. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Karen C. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen C. 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 Karen C. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium607 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rehabilitation doctors in Anchorage

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457381881
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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. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians