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- Lincoln location main office
5055 A St Ste 300, Lincoln, NE 68510 - Beatrice location
4800 Hospital Pkwy Ste 201, Beatrice, NE 68310
About Dr. Nelson
Based in Lincoln, NE, Benton G. Nelson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Benton graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2011. Medicare claims data shows Benton provided 833 services to 505 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1790078855 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (402) 488-5600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5055 A ST STE 300
Lincoln, NE 68510
4800 Hospital Pkwy Ste 201
Beatrice, NE 68310
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
833 services · 505 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
113 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
57 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31256 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
30 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Limited or follow-up ct scan | Imaging | 76380 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
280 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
108 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
82 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Lincoln 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Benton G. Nelson?
Benton G. Nelson is an otolaryngology (ent) in Lincoln, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Benton G. Nelson's address?
Benton G. Nelson is listed at 5055 A St Ste 300, Lincoln, NE 68510. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Benton G. Nelson?
The number on file is (402) 488-5600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Benton G. Nelson?
Benton G. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1790078855. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Benton G. Nelson train?
Benton G. Nelson attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benton G. Nelson have?
Benton G. Nelson has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Benton G. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Benton G. Nelson performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and limited or follow-up ct scan; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Benton G. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Benton G. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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