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- 310 S Penn St, Suite 105, Aberdeen, SD 57401
About Christopher Nelson
Christopher L. Nelson, ACNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — acute care practicing in Aberdeen, SD. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 1,232 services to 667 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis. This provider record is associated with NPI 1720376825.
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
- (605) 622-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
310 S PENN ST SUITE 105
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care 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
Brain & Nerve
- Delirium
- Concussion in Children
- Ischemic stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Digestive issues
- Severe diverticulitis flare-up
- Appendicitis
- Perforated gastrointestinal tract
Heart & Circulation
- Heart failure flare-up
- AFib
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Heart attack
- Shock
- Unexplained chest pain
Lung & Breathing
- COPD flare-up
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Collapsed lung
- Fluid around the lungs
- Low oxygen levels
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Surgical recovery
- Paralyzed bowel after surgery
- Surgical wound opening
Allergic reactions
Brain & nerves
Digestive & Abdominal
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Acute pancreatitis
- Ascites
- Internal Bleeding
- Small-bowel obstruction
Emergency care
General Acute Care
Heart & circulation
- Aortic aneurysm
- Infective endocarditis
- Pericarditis
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Hormone & Metabolism
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Infections
- Bone infection
- C. diff Infection
- Cellulitis
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Kidney infection
- Meningitis
- Sepsis or blood infection
Kidney & Urinary
Liver & kidney
- Sudden Liver Failure
Post-Surgery Care
Trauma & injury
- Broken ribs
- Skull Fracture
Procedures & services
Bones & Joints
- Splinting for Fractures
- Joint injection or aspiration
Breathing & lung support
- Chest tube removal
- Breathing tube removal
- Chest Needle Decompression
- CPAP titration
Critical care
- ICU sedation and awakening trials
- Continuous dialysis for children
Critical Care Procedures
- Critical Care Consultation
- Sepsis Treatment Protocol
- Arterial catheter placement
- Central line placement
- Emergency intubation
Digestive & Abdominal
- Feeding or stomach tube insertion
- Paracentesis
Emergency care
- Emergency trauma evaluation
- Rapid response team evaluation
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
- Emergency epinephrine injection
Follow-up & recovery
- Post-ICU recovery visit
General Acute Care
- Comfort Care Management
- Hospital Discharge Follow-Up
Heart & Circulation
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Temporary Pacemaker Care
- Electrical cardioversion
Kidney & Urinary
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Care
Medications & Monitoring
- IV Antibiotic Therapy
- IV electrolyte replacement
- IV Medication Management
- Blood Clot Management
Pain Management
- Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Setup
Post-Surgery Care
- Post-Surgery Follow-Up
Pre-Surgery
- Pre-surgery medical clearance
Surgical recovery
- Post-op drain removal
Wound & Injury
- Burn dressing and care
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Surgical Wound Care
- Suture removal
Wound & injury care
- Dead tissue removal from wounds
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wound vacuum therapy
Blood & Infusion
- Blood Transfusion Management
Brain & Nerve
Brain & nerve care
- Brain pressure monitoring
Lung & Chest
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Trach Tube Care and Changing
Pain management
Testing & Monitoring
- Blood Gas Testing
- Emergency ultrasound
Vascular access
- Chemo port removal
- PICC line care and removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,232 services · 667 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
87 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
732 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
324 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
64 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
25 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher L. Nelson?
Christopher L. Nelson is a nurse practitioner in Aberdeen, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Acute Care”.
NPI registry
What is Christopher L. Nelson's address?
Christopher L. Nelson is listed at 310 S Penn St Suite 105, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher L. Nelson?
The number on file is (605) 622-8700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher L. Nelson?
Christopher L. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1720376825. 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 Christopher L. Nelson train?
Christopher L. Nelson attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher L. Nelson have?
Christopher L. 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 Christopher L. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher L. Nelson performs procedures including biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher L. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher L. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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