Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
David W Nelson, M.D. practices thoracic surgery in Bellevue, WA. David is a 1987 graduate of University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver. David is also listed as specializing in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows David provided 77 services to 77 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (425) 454-8161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1135-116TH AVENUE NE SUITE 605
Bellevue, WA 98004
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
77 services · 77 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
18 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
15 |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
14 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 2
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is a thoracic surgeon in Bellevue, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 1135-116TH AVENUE NE SUITE 605, Bellevue, WA 98004. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nelson?
The number on file is (425) 454-8161. 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 1093789703. 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 University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, 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 replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and harvest of vein using an endoscope, 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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