Mark Harvey Nelson, MD, MBA
Mark Harvey Nelson, MD, MBA
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions and Treatments
Ratings and Reviews
4.9282 Ratings 154 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.9 |
| Cared about me | 4.9 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.9 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 26, 2023 Dr. Nelson is the best at his trade. He always listens to my concerns. Explains things so we can understand everything needed.
- March 25, 2023 He is well acquainted with my eye problems and has taken care of it for many years. He is the best in his field of vision care!
- March 23, 2023 Always tops, has kept me seeing Great man and DOCTOR.
- March 18, 2023 I have been seeing Dr. Nelson for many years for my Macular problems. He always explains what is going on with my eyes. I am very pleased with him and his staff. He treated my mother also, many years ago.
- March 18, 2023 Dr. Nelson explained how my treatment had gone and what I could expect in the near future.
- March 17, 2023 Dr Nelson is the best!
- March 14, 2023 spends time with his patients and allows them to ask questions.
- March 13, 2023 Dr Nelson clearly explains if there's a problem, and how it can be fixed,,,I trust him completely. thank you Doc
- March 11, 2023 I have been seeing Dr. Nelson for a long time. The treatment at times can be challenging to think about at first, however, Dr Nelson and his staff take the TIME to explain in detail and work hard to put you at ease with soft spoken explanation, x-rays and when appropriate a hint of humor. They are an AWESOME TEAM.
- March 11, 2023 he is a great Dr
- March 9, 2023 Great
- March 9, 2023 Friendly and professionally competent
- March 7, 2023 See previous comments. Thank You Dr Nelson for all you do!
- March 2, 2023 He checks me out very carefully and tells me how everything is looking feel very well about him keeping a check on my eyes would highly recommend him to anyone
- February 22, 2023 I like Dr. Nelson very much. He takes time to explain the condition of my eyes and offers advice about possible treatments and also reasons for delaying any kind of procedures. He is able to explain the probability of success of any treatment and also the possibility of making the issue worse that it is now.
- February 21, 2023 Dr Nelson very thorough and listens. Good at explaining condition.
- February 18, 2023 Doctor mark Nelson is the best around
- February 17, 2023 Very qualified in his field of practice.
- February 16, 2023 Dr Nelson helps his patients feel at ease Hes very pleasant and professional we need more like him
- February 16, 2023 Very caring, uses his talent and knowledge to give you his BEST!
- February 14, 2023 Very confidant doctor, hopefully he can improve my sight.
- February 13, 2023 Dr Nelson is very knowledgeable and talks to his patients so they can understand what is going on.
- February 10, 2023 Pleasant experience where I was completely comfortable being myself even though he probably did not already know about my short term memory etc… Wonderful experience
- February 5, 2023 Dr. Nelson is a great doctor. I really like him.
- February 4, 2023 Dr. Nelson is Wonderful Compassion Dr. who takes care of his patients with the bestl God given knowledge.
- February 3, 2023 Mark Nelson, MD is a very knowledgeable doctor. He explains what is going on with macular degeneration in my eyes in a way that I easily understand it. He and his staff provide high quality care and I recommend him.
- February 2, 2023 Extremely glad we moved back to North Carolina as Dr. Nelson caught my wet macular degeneration about as quickly as possible and immediately started treatment
- January 31, 2023 I trust his judgement regarding my condition
- January 31, 2023 Clear concise explanation of condition and care
- January 31, 2023 Dr. Nelson is one of the most knowledgeable and caring Doctors I have ever been to. He explained my condition in great detail and in a way that was comforting and easy to understand.
- January 28, 2023 Dr. Nelson always is very clear, talking in terms you can understand in explaining what exactly is going on with your eyes. He also makes sure he is giving you the best treatment available for your particular problem.
- January 27, 2023 Dr.Nelson cares about your eye issues and explains everything to you and you can ask questions about anything you don’t understand. I’ve been with him along time and I would not change anything about him or his staff.
- January 26, 2023 He is compentant and seems to know what he is doing
- January 25, 2023 Dr. Nelson did a very through exam. He was able to explain my diagnosis in detail and also showed me great images which may it much easier to understand. He took time to answer all my questions which gave me peace of mind.
- January 24, 2023 He is a very caring and compassionate Doctor, puts our interests first.
- January 22, 2023 This is my initial visit with Dr Mark Nelson and I already love him! He took time to explain to me about my eye condition. Everything was done necessary to Schedule my eye procedure and I didn’t need to come back to have it done. Excellent care from him!
- January 21, 2023 Dr. Nelson is an amazing Doctor.
- January 20, 2023 He is a wonderful doctor and extremely knowledgeable
- January 19, 2023 Very kind and thorough Dr. Explains everything well. And has time to answer my questions. He is truly a gem.
- January 18, 2023 Great visit !
- January 18, 2023 Expertise really shows! Does excellent job of explaining technical concerns to patient. Makes visit very informative
- January 11, 2023 Dr. Nelson has been responsible for saving my eyesight for many years. He and his treatment are the reason I’m not completely sightless. I can only imagine my poor quality of life if he were not treating me with his knowhow and concern. His staff is excellent.
- January 10, 2023 knowlege
- January 9, 2023 Excellent Dr. Explains everything he is doing in terms I understand.
- January 9, 2023 Very informative listens and will repeat information to help me understand..very kind man..the care team are very kind and caring. Receptionist is doing a good job..
- January 9, 2023 I think Dr Nelson is very knowledgeable human being..
- December 27, 2022 Dr. Nelson is extremely knowledgeable about retina issues. Several patients in the waiting room said they were very glad he was their doctor. One lady said she had been to Duke and Chapel Hill, and both told her they could do nothing for her. She said Dr. Nelson fixed her problem.
- December 26, 2022 Dr Nelson is a highly talented professional in his field. He has surrounded himself with an equally talented staff.
- December 19, 2022 Dr Nelson has been my ophthalmologist for 13 years. I have recommended him to my friends.
- December 18, 2022 Friendly and did a good job of explaining my condition and treatment options which is a far cry better than the last ophthalmologist that I saw at Atrium Health Care. I have confidence that he will improve my eyesight.
- December 17, 2022 Dr. Mark Nelson is the best in his field of macular degenertion to prevent his patients from going blind.
- December 17, 2022 Dr. Nelson always has my concerns about my eyes at the top of his list. I trust him and his staff to work with my care at a very top level.
- December 16, 2022 Very competent.
- December 13, 2022 Dr. Nelson is the best ophthalmologist I have ever had. Unfortunately, the office wait time is by far too long???almost two hours???but I appreciate Dr. Nelson??s attention when I finally got to see him.
- December 7, 2022 I have been seeing Dr. Mark Nelson for over 40 years and not only great Doctor, but I can truly say He is a Freind. Out of the 40 plus year he has given me great care, I am type 1 diabetic and trust him fully.
- December 5, 2022 the best
- December 5, 2022 Dr Nelson treats people on a personal level. He truly cares about his patients and provides them with the information they need to know about.
- December 2, 2022 Dr. Nelson is thorough, explains your issues understandably and is personable. I trust this physician.
- December 1, 2022 Dr Nelson is an excellent doctor.
- December 1, 2022 Dr Nelson very attentive,.. thanks
- November 28, 2022 Simple explanation of my diagnosis. Effectively explained and answered my questions.
- November 23, 2022 He is a very nice person and very understanding
- November 21, 2022 Dr Nelson is very kind and explained your condition. Will not perform any treatment unless necessary Highly recommend, he has really helped preserve my eye sight.
- November 18, 2022 One of the BEST in his field. I am blessed to have him treating me.
- November 2, 2022 Wonderful Caring Doctor
- November 1, 2022 I??m always treated well every time I have an appointment. They really take care of me and my eye problems. Dr Nelson is the number one doctor in his profession of eye problems. He has really taken care of me.
- October 29, 2022 O like that Dr. Nelson explains all that is happening in my eye and also that he is in research so he will know the latest treatments for Macular Degeneration.
- October 29, 2022 He is always very knowledgeable He is very through
- October 28, 2022 # 1 Doctor and staff in the area.There is no better Doctor than Mark Nelson.
- October 28, 2022 Dr Nelson is an ophthalmology rock star.
- October 27, 2022 The length of time in the waiting room is always lengthy.
- October 27, 2022 Very professional, congenial, and informative.
- October 25, 2022 Great doctor! Trust him with my eye care!
- October 20, 2022 I have complete faith and trust in him.
- October 20, 2022 I have complete confidence in Dr Nelson. I have been seeing him for several years now and he has always included me in the treatment plan and has made sure I understood what he was seeing on the pictures and his recommend treatment step by step and why. He and his staff make me comfortable with treatments that may sound painful but in reality are not. Your next appointment he shares the pictures with you, and explains any .plan if needed and why. He is an excellent, knowledgeable doctor who has a well trained staff. I trust him with my eyes.
- October 19, 2022 He is knowledgeable. Explains procedures well and listens to my questions
- October 19, 2022 Dr Nelson's office should be the GOLD standard for Atrium WFBH!
- October 18, 2022 Dr Nelson does an excellent job
- October 13, 2022 Dr. Nelson seems to be well trained and experienced, thanks!
- October 13, 2022 Staff was great, All of them
- October 12, 2022 It??s scary the first time you get a shot in Your eye! All the steps were fully explained to me and Dr Nelson was very efficient and asked if I was ok as he proceeded. Future shots will not be frightening.
- October 8, 2022 I am pleased to have him as my doctor.
- September 30, 2022 Excellent Doctor!
- September 27, 2022 What can I say?? I can still see!!!!
- September 19, 2022 I have been a patient of Dr. Mark Nelson since 2008. He has been treating me for my macular problems. I highly recommend him to anyone that has macular problems.
- September 13, 2022 Excellent and knowledgable physician.
- September 11, 2022 He is the best!
- September 7, 2022 Very good docker.
- September 7, 2022 Very pleasant, caring, and knowledgeable.
- September 5, 2022 We have confidence in Dr. Nelson and appreciate his advice when he talks to us. We do have to wait quite a bit, but it is worth it. He is a busy doctor.
- September 3, 2022 As in all these questionnaires I wish there were a N/A choice. The Q. does not advance unless you answer a question, so I sometimes just make up an answer. We all do. Does the nurse or doctor care about me? Sometimes a legitimate question but sometimes stupid. Caring does not automatically = the most professional care.
- September 2, 2022 Dr. Nelson, is the best Doctor around in his field. He is #1
- September 1, 2022 He has helped me greatly with my macular degeneration! His combination of the shot followed by lazer is fantastic!! Going on 8 years since he treated my left eye and it??s not leaking..!!
- August 29, 2022 Dr. Nelson is friendly and makes one feel comfortable. He clearly communicates information on what has been done, the results, and future needs. He answers all questions, patiently.
- August 27, 2022 Dr. Nelson explains health concerns in a way that is easy to understand and follow. Very informative, professional and addresses issues on a personal level.
- August 27, 2022 Very honest very informative I really felt at ease with him great personality
- August 25, 2022 Dr Nelson is the best. Great care.
- August 23, 2022 Professional,laid back,friendly
- August 23, 2022 He was pleasant and explained the testing results. He took that time and gave me a good idea of the path of the progression on my condition.
- August 23, 2022 Always a joy to visit. Helpful, honest, and good sense of humor.
- August 20, 2022 Been seeing Dr. Nelson for many years. Always takes his time with me. Saved my sight in my left eye.
- August 19, 2022 Dr. Nelson explains things well & is a good listener.
- August 17, 2022 Dr. Nelson is a caring physician who takes the time to explain things to you about your eye condition and what is being done.
- August 15, 2022 Didn't have to wait very long. Visit went well.
- August 13, 2022 I feel Dr. Nelson has saved my vision with the passage of the years under his care.
- August 13, 2022 Dr. Nelson is very dedicated to providing the care to the best of his ability. He is caring and knowledgeable beyond any eye specialist we have met. His staff knows every aspect of running a very efficient office making your visit precise and complete professional. They are like family and so special.
- August 12, 2022 He's the best! He saved my vision 11 years ago and there's no one like him. I will not see anyone else!
- August 11, 2022 I hope the dr can help me. I know he will give me his best care.
- August 9, 2022 Mark Nelson employs a superb imaging technician, caring nurses, and an efficient staff.
- August 8, 2022 He is an extremely thoughtful and caring doctor. I am so blessed to have found him.
- August 4, 2022 Dr. Nelson has always been very kind and professional. He explains all aspects of my eye care thoroughly and so I can understand. I have been coming to him for several years now.
- August 3, 2022 It's difficult and probably unfair to put a number grade on the care you have been given. I just didn't feel as if the seriousness of my current/future condition was treated as thoroughly as I would have wanted. It's very possible that a little more sympathy would have helped along with ways of coping in the future. The long wait added to this feeling.
- July 16, 2022 He knows what he is doing. Great doctor, glad he's my doctor.
- July 15, 2022 Mr.Nelson, takes his time to talk and explain to me about my eyes. I??m very pleased with Mr.Nelson.
- July 12, 2022 the best
- July 11, 2022 Dr Nelson cares about his patients. He shows you the problem areas and discusses what needs to be done. He is extremely knowledgeable. Having been a patient of Dr Don Gass at Vanderbilt before moving to this area, I appreciate Dr Nelson's knowledge, he was also quite familiar with Dr Gass. It is apparent that Dr Nelson is a very hard worker.
- July 10, 2022 Dr.Nelson has a great attitude took time with me explained my problem and what we are going to do.
- July 9, 2022 Dr Nelson and his staff are the best! I know that appointments take a long time, but that is the nature of the care given. They listen to you and really care. Dr Nelson especially treats his patients with respect and dignity.
- July 9, 2022 Dr. Nelson is a thorough, caring person and I have great confidence in him.
- July 8, 2022 He??s a real nice person. I like him
- July 8, 2022 Completely trust his knowledge, thanks!
- July 6, 2022 See prior page for comments. He is top shelf from A-Z!
- July 6, 2022 He always takes the time to go over everything with you. You never feel like your just a number with him like some other Dr's do.
- July 6, 2022 Very knowledgeable about my specific problem and easy to understand his diagnosis. Very happy to be in his care into the future.
- July 6, 2022 Great doctor. Keeps me informed on my condition and answers all questions to make the right decisions. Makes it a pleasant experience.
- July 6, 2022 Very knowledgeable and patient; has a sense of humor.
- July 6, 2022 Very knowledgeable, professional & friendly
- June 25, 2022 The Dr. knows what he is talking about. Knows the research, knows what happened the last time. Knows the options for the future and when those options might be invoked.
- June 24, 2022 Dr Nelson is my 4th retina specialist and the only one to help my eye condition. Great Dr. and knowledgeable of the correct procedure to correct my eye condition.
- June 22, 2022 Dr Nelson is very caring and informative with his patient...I have been his patient for around 20 years...he is my choice for vision care...
- June 21, 2022 Great doctor, explains everything in detail. The visit process does take longer than normal
- June 11, 2022 DR nelson is kind and gentle He knows what he s doing believe he cares about his patients
- June 10, 2022 Dr. Nelson is a very caring and personable individual. Really cares about his patients and is concerned about their situations. Tries to fix their problems.
- June 10, 2022 He is kind.
- June 3, 2022 Dr. Nelson always listens and takes his time to address my needs.
- June 3, 2022 Thank you Dr Nelson for always taking the time to explain everything and for the extra effort to ensure nothing is missed.
- May 28, 2022 The staff were really friendly and polite.
- May 25, 2022 Dr Nelson??s is a respected expert in his field and his practice is at the cutting edge of treatment for retinal care. His patients have the highest level of confidence in him and his care??? my experience as a patient has been very positive.
- May 15, 2022 Dr. Nelson has been treating me for Macular problems since since 2008. I have always been pleased with the treatments and care he and his office staff given me. He also treated my mother before me.
- May 12, 2022 He is great, excellent doctor, cares about his patients and explains things in a understanding way!!! I cannot say enough good things about him!!!
- May 12, 2022 Very satisfied.
- April 22, 2022 I can't say enough about Dr. Nelson and the care he gives. He is really special.
- April 21, 2022 Very pleased
- April 15, 2022 Dr. Nelson and his team have taken of me for many years. Great team!
- April 13, 2022 I feel comfortable talking to Dr Nelson.
- April 9, 2022 I believe he is a great doctor with a thorough knowledge of my condition. He has saved my eyesight over the years. I can't say enough about the man!!!
- April 8, 2022 Dr. Nelson ALWAYS gives me the impression he has plenty of time for me and will take as much time as needed. He is truthful and reassuring. I come always confident I have the right doctor.
- April 7, 2022 In my option, "He's the Best."
- April 7, 2022 very knowlegable
- April 6, 2022 Dr. Nelson and his staff are the best! They treat you like a person and not a number!
- April 5, 2022 He explained what needed to be done. Then how it would help.
- April 2, 2022 Excellent
- April 1, 2022 The staff and epically Dr Nelson knowledge of my eye issue. Others need to talk to him about CSR. He was my 5th Dr and the only one to stabilize my eye in one visit. Even the others in that same practice does not follow his research to this particular eye issue. I started with Salem retina specialist (went there months), Dr Daniels (think he is with Wake also, months of injections and then he sent me to another Dr with Wake in Clemmons? with no resolution, Then I took it upon myself to go all the way to Duke in Durham with no resolution then a friend that works with Dr Nelson showed him my xray from a Facebook post I put in that I would lose my eyesight and there is no one that could help me and he asked her to get me in to look at my eye and the first injection & laser worked. He is doing research for this particular eye problem and is the ONLY one with the remedy. If he retires and my eye flares up again, no one will listen to me, but just hopefully they will read my chart and see what needs to be done. Thank you to DR Nelson and his staff
- March 30, 2022 He is wonderful. Takes time to explain and answer questions. Makes sure you are comfortable throughout the process.
Locations
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Credentials
Education
- BS, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1978
- MD, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1982
- MBA, Wake Forest University, 1998
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC