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- 5524 Hawthorne Park, Raleigh, NC 27613
About Dr. Nelson
John W. Nelson, MD practices radiation oncology in Raleigh, NC. John is a 1999 graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med. Medicare claims data shows John provided 3,778 services to 1,074 patients. The services billed most often include stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy, stereoscopic x-ray guidance for localization of target volume for the delivery of radiation therapy, and calculation of radiation therapy dose. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891964615.
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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
- (919) 870-0057
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5524 HAWTHORNE PARK
Raleigh, NC 27613
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Radiation Oncology 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
Benign condition
Blood and lymph cancer
Bone cancer
Brain tumors
Cancer emergencies
Chest cancer
Endocrine cancer
Eye cancer
Eye conditions
Foot conditions
Gastrointestinal cancer
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Gynecologic cancer
Head & neck cancer
Head and neck cancer
Metastatic cancer
Neurologic condition
Orthopedic conditions
Sarcoma
Skin cancer
Thoracic cancer
Urologic cancer
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Advanced radiation
Benign treatment
Brain radiation
Cancer treatment
Central nervous system
Consultation
External radiation
- Electron beam therapy
- Image-guided radiation (IGRT)
- IMRT (Targeted intensity radiation)
- RapidArc / VMAT radiation
- Total body irradiation (TBI)
Eye cancer treatment
Follow-up care
Heart treatments
Internal radiation
Pain and symptom relief
Particle therapy
Precision radiation
- Adaptive radiation therapy
- Heart-sparing breath hold radiation (DIBH)
- Spine radiosurgery
- Stereotactic body radiation (SBRT)
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Tattoo-free radiation
Prostate cancer treatment
Prostate protection
Radiation therapy
Skin cancer treatment
Skin lymphoma treatment
Specialized radiation
Targeted isotopes
Targeted radiation drugs
Treatment planning
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,778 services · 1,074 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
423 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
279 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions | Imaging | 77427 |
136 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77263 |
105 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
98 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77334 |
88 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
87 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
87 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions | Imaging | 77435 |
31 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
30 | More than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
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 radiation oncologists in Raleigh 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Calculation of radiation therapy dose 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is a radiation oncologist in Raleigh, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 5524 Hawthorne Park, Raleigh, NC 27613. 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 (919) 870-0057. 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 1891964615. 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 Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs imaging including calculation of radiation therapy dose and radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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