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Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson

DDS | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon



  
  149 Brauer Hall Unc Dental School, Chapel Hill
  North Carolina, 27599-9438

  919-537-3944    919-537-3407 Maps & Directions
Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina based Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who is specialized in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount. Patients may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. His current practice location is 149 Brauer Hall Unc Dental School, Chapel Hill. Patients can reach him at 919-537-3944.

Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson deals with the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Complete Profile:
Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson speciality, credentials, practice address, contact phone number and fax are as below. Patients can directly walk in or can call on the below given phone number for appointment.
Name: Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson
Specialization: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Gender:Male
Credentials: DDS
Accepts Medicare Assignment:May Accept
Practice Address:149 Brauer Hall Unc Dental School, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 27599-9438
Phone:919-537-3944
Fax:919-537-3407
Professional Identification Codes:
NPI number stands for National Provider Identifier which is a unique 10-digit identification number issued to health care providers in the United States by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NPI details are as mentioned below.
PAC ID: 7113232141
Enrollment ID: I20150819008251
NPI Number: 1275914871
NPI Enumeration Date: 09 Jun, 2015
NPI Last Update On: 15 Apr, 2019
Business mailing address can be used for mailing purpose only, for visiting purpose patients need to refer above mentioned address.
Address: 149 Brauer Hall Unc Dental School,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Zip: 27599-9438
Phone Number: 919-537-3721
Patients can reach Dr. Derrick Courtney Nelson at 149 Brauer Hall Unc Dental School, Chapel Hill, North Carolina or can call to book an appointment on 919-537-3944.
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**Data of this site is collected from Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and NPPES. Last updated on 08 December, 2025.
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