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- 2115 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
About Dr. Nelson
Based in Dothan, AL, J. W. Nelson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. J. graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1994. J. is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows J. provided 1,611 services to 1,232 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1396712675 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
- (334) 793-6556
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2115 W MAIN ST
Dothan, AL 36301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,611 services · 1,232 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
100 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
44 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
429 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
191 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
188 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
182 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
165 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
105 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
87 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 1
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 family practices in Dothan 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is J. W. Nelson?
J. W. Nelson is a family practice in Dothan, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is J. W. Nelson's address?
J. W. Nelson is listed at 2115 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with J. W. Nelson?
The number on file is (334) 793-6556. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for J. W. Nelson?
J. W. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1396712675. 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 J. W. Nelson train?
J. W. Nelson attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does J. W. Nelson have?
J. W. Nelson has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does J. W. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, J. W. Nelson provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and 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
Is J. W. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by J. W. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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