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Pediatric Medicine

James A. Nelson Jr., MD

Sees patients in Atlanta, GA · Georgia

Summary

James A. Nelson Jr., MD (Pediatric Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Atlanta, GA. NPI 1487099859. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Nelson Jr., 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

Pediatric MedicinePrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
Duke University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does James A. Nelson Jr. see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Atlanta, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James A. Nelson Jr.'s specialty?
Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does James A. Nelson Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says James A. Nelson Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for James A. Nelson Jr.?
(404) 256-2593, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James A. Nelson Jr.'s NPI number?
1487099859. 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 James A. Nelson Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology Inc31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pediatricians in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDuke University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1487099859
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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