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- 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
About Dr. Nelms
David W. Nelms, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Crosse, WI specializing in colon & rectal surgery. David trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. David is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 78 services to 73 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1386088565.
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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
- (608) 782-7300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1836 SOUTH AVE
La Crosse, WI 54601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal 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
Anorectal conditions
- Rectal Ulcer
- Anal fistula
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Precancerous Anal Cells
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & bowel
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive emergencies
Infections
Infections & cysts
Pelvic floor & structure
Tumors & growths
Vascular & inflammatory
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Appendectomy
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Ostomy reversal
Wound care
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Cancer screening
Digestive health
Pelvic floor & prolapse
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
78 services · 73 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
20 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
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 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.
Other colorectal surgeons in La Crosse 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David W. Nelms?
David W. Nelms is a colorectal surgeon in La Crosse, WI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is David W. Nelms's address?
David W. Nelms is listed at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David W. Nelms?
The number on file is (608) 782-7300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David W. Nelms?
David W. Nelms's National Provider Identifier is 1386088565. 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 David W. Nelms train?
David W. Nelms attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David W. Nelms have?
David W. Nelms has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David W. Nelms perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David W. Nelms the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David W. Nelms's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David W. Nelms. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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