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- 618 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801
About Dr. Nelson
Kurt L. Nelson, MD is a healthcare provider in Tupelo, MS specializing in otolaryngology. Kurt trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. Kurt is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Kurt cared for 1,245 Medicare patients across 1,531 services. 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 new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821330168.
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
- (662) 844-6513
- Email not available
Practice Locations
618 PEGRAM DR
Tupelo, MS 38801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,531 services · 1,245 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
82 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
81 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31525 |
63 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose | Procedure | 30117 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages | Procedure | 30801 |
24 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
18 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is an ENT doctor in Tupelo, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 618 Pegram Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nelson?
The number on file is (662) 844-6513. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1821330168. 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 Dr. Nelson's medical education?
Dr. Nelson attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for multiple injections of allergen and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, 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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