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Edit this profileWhere to find Eric W. Nelson, MD
- Alexandria location main office
111 17Th Ave E, Ste 101, Alexandria, MN 56308 - Willmar location
2800 1st St S Ste 220, Willmar, MN 56201
About Dr. Nelson
Based in Alexandria, MN, Eric W. Nelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Eric graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000. Eric is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Eric provided 926 services to 649 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1639168651 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (320) 762-1144
- Email not available
Practice Locations
111 17TH AVE E STE 101
Alexandria, MN 56308
2800 1st St S Ste 220
Willmar, MN 56201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic 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
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
926 services · 649 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
58 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
39 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
32 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
92 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
52 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
47 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
33 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alexandria 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nelson specialize in?
Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon in Alexandria, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nelson located?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 111 17Th Ave E Ste 101, Alexandria, MN 56308. 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 (320) 762-1144. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1639168651. 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 University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, 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 aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 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
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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