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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Cory Oliver 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (602) 648-5444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8405 N PIMA CENTER PKWY STE 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,037 services · 1,589 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
155 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
35 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
33 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
28 |
| Incision of shoulder tendon | Procedure | 23405 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
245 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
206 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
26 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
11 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
313 |
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 5
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale 8
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 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon in Scottsdale, AZ. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Nelson?
The number on file is (602) 648-5444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Nelson train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. 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 Dr. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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