Physician Profile
Kiper C. Nelson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nelson
Kiper C. Nelson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Hattiesburg, MS specializing in ophthalmology. Kiper trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Kiper cared for 2,604 Medicare patients across 3,622 services.
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
- (601) 264-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1420 S 28TH AVE
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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
- Corneal Ulcer
- Eyelid Inflammation
- Keratoconus
- Pink Eye
- Scratched Cornea
- Surfer's Eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked Tear Duct
- Chalazion
- Droopy Eyelids
Refractive and focusing
- Age-Related Reading Vision Loss
- Astigmatism
- Crossed Eyes
- Farsightedness
- Lazy Eye
- Nearsightedness
Retina and vitreous
- Macular Pucker
- Torn or Detached Retina
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Bulging Eyes
- Eye Inflammation
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal Mapping Scan
- Retinal Dye Test
Cataract and lens
- Lens Implant 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
- Blocked Tear Duct Surgery
- Crossed Eye Surgery
- Droopy Eyelid Repair
- Eyelid Surgery
- Eyelid Turning Surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Tube Shunt Surgery
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Laser Iridotomy
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
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
3,622 services · 2,604 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
393 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
387 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
146 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
90 |
| Insertion of eye fluid drainage device | Procedure | 66183 |
38 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
33 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
476 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
113 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
108 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 3
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 ophthalmology specialists in Hattiesburg 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is an ophthalmology in Hattiesburg, MS. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's address?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 1420 S 28TH AVE, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. 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 (601) 264-3937. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1548263312. 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 University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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; 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
Has Dr. Nelson confirmed this information?
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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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.