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- 8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
About Dr. Nelson
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Cory O. Nelson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Cory graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2003. Cory is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Cory cared for 1,589 Medicare patients across 2,037 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1790945228 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
- (602) 648-5444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8405 N PIMA CENTER PKWY STE 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,037 services · 1,589 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
155 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
35 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
33 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
28 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Incision of shoulder tendon | Procedure | 23405 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
245 | More than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
206 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
313 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at George Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at George Washington University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Cory O. Nelson?
Cory O. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Cory O. Nelson's address?
Cory O. Nelson is listed at 8405 N Pima Center Pkwy Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Cory O. Nelson?
The number on file is (602) 648-5444. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Cory O. Nelson's NPI number?
Cory O. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1790945228. 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 Cory O. Nelson train?
Cory O. Nelson attended George Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Cory O. Nelson been practicing?
Cory O. Nelson has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Cory O. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Cory O. Nelson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Cory O. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Cory O. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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