# Donald Nelson Gardner, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/donald-gardner-md-1659344141
NPI: 1659344141
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Donald Nelson Gardner, MD is a family practice based in Zebulon, NC practicing at Wake Specialty Physicians Llc with NPI 1659344141.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: BRODY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
- Graduation year: 1983
- NPI: 1659344141 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1659344141))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Wake Specialty Physicians Llc
- Address: 1260 N Arendell Ave, Zebulon, NC, 275978730
- Phone: (919) 235-1965
- Group practice size: 179 members

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 20 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [BCBS North Carolina](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-carolina) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Donald Nelson Gardner, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1659344141).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $86.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($43 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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