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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Douglas Brooks Nelson, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Paul, MN specializing in gastroenterology. Douglas trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 128 Medicare patients across 170 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (612) 871-1145
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2550 UNIVERSITY AVE W SUITE 423 SOUTH
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
170 services · 128 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
21 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
16 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
16 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
85 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 |
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 gastroenterology specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 gastroenterology specialists in Saint Paul 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is a gastroenterology in Saint Paul, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 2550 UNIVERSITY AVE W SUITE 423 SOUTH, Saint Paul, MN 55114. 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 (612) 871-1145. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1124123732. 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 Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
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 biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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