Physician Profile
Laura A. Nelson, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nelson
Laura A. Nelson, D.O. practices family medicine in Virginia Beach, VA. Laura is a 1999 graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 1,503 services to 1,444 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (757) 424-2490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5486 INDIAN RIVER RD
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
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
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
Diagnostic Tests
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
Wellness & Weight
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,503 services · 1,444 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
116 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
171 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
25 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 71101 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
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 doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Virginia Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Laura A. Nelson's specialty?
Laura A. Nelson is a family doctor in Virginia Beach, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Laura A. Nelson?
Laura A. Nelson is listed at 5486 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Laura A. Nelson?
The number on file is (757) 424-2490. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura A. Nelson?
Laura A. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1134141393. 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 Laura A. Nelson's education?
Laura A. Nelson attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Laura A. Nelson have?
Laura A. Nelson has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Laura A. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura A. Nelson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura A. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura A. 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.