Physician Profile
Joel W. Nelson, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nelson
Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Joel W. Nelson, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Joel is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Joel provided 1,574 services to 1,275 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (320) 251-1432
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2055 15TH ST N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,574 services · 1,275 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
163 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
68 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
20 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
202 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
116 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
104 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
103 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
100 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
16 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 6
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Joel W. Nelson's specialty?
Joel W. Nelson is an eye doctor in Saint Cloud, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Joel W. Nelson?
Joel W. Nelson is listed at 2055 15Th St N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Joel W. Nelson?
The number on file is (320) 251-1432. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Joel W. Nelson?
Joel W. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1043650575. 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
What is Joel W. Nelson's education?
Joel W. Nelson attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Joel W. Nelson have?
Joel W. Nelson has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Joel W. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Joel W. Nelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Joel W. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Joel W. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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