Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Daniel Hector Nelson, M.D. practises ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA. Daniel is a 2011 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Nelson specialise in?
Dr. Nelson is an ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nelson located?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 7777 HENNESSY BLVD SUITE 4000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's phone number?
The number on file is (225) 766-7441. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1912298167. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Nelson attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Nelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (225) 766-7441
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7777 HENNESSY BLVD SUITE 4000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,632 services · 1,261 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
81 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
21 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
425 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
198 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
160 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
121 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
107 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
66 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 ophthalmology specialists in Baton Rouge 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.