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- 15243 Vanowen St, Suite 212, Van Nuys, CA 91405
About Dr. Nelson
Based in Van Nuys, CA, Greg J. Nelson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Greg graduated from University of California, Geffen School of Medicine in 1988. Greg is also listed as specializing in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Greg cared for 1,709 Medicare patients across 3,727 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1558496950 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
- (818) 785-8707
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15243 VANOWEN ST SUITE 212
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,727 services · 1,709 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
635 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
251 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
236 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
133 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
66 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
35 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11312 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10061 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11302 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Greg J. Nelson specialize in?
Greg J. Nelson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Van Nuys, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Greg J. Nelson located?
Greg J. Nelson is listed at 15243 Vanowen St Suite 212, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Greg J. Nelson's phone number?
The number on file is (818) 785-8707. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Greg J. Nelson's NPI number?
Greg J. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1558496950. 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 Greg J. Nelson train?
Greg J. Nelson attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Greg J. Nelson been practicing?
Greg J. Nelson has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Greg J. Nelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Greg J. Nelson performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Greg J. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Greg J. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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