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- 8704 la Entrada Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
About Marissa Nelson
Marissa J. Nelson is a nurse practitioner — gerontology practicing in Whittier, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Marissa cared for 140 Medicare patients across 191 services. 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. This provider record is associated with NPI 1366072340.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (562) 322-6574
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8704 LA ENTRADA AVE
Whittier, CA 90605
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology 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
Brain & Memory
- Agitation and Sundowning
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Memory loss
- Parkinson's disease
Brain & Nerves
- Shaky Hands and Tremors
- Stroke Aftercare
- Dizziness and vertigo
Digestive & Gut
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
- Acid reflux
- Fecal incontinence
General Health
- Elderly Frailty
General Senior Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Anemia of chronic disease
- Managing multiple medications
- Severe dehydration
- Short stature and growth concerns
Infections
- Seasonal Flu and Viruses
- Shingles
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Skin
- Dry Itchy Skin in Elderly
- Unexplained Bruising
Skin & Wounds
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Non-Healing Wounds
Back & Spine
Bladder & Urinary
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive Health
Endocrine & Hormones
- Underactive Thyroid
Endocrine & Metabolic
Heart & Circulation
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung & Respiratory
Mobility & Balance
Nerves & Sensation
Pain
Sensory
Sleep
Procedures & services
Bladder & Urinary
- Incontinence Evaluation
Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Caregiver Support and Counseling
- Comfort care transition
- Hospice Care Evaluation
Diagnostic Tests
- Heart Monitor Referral
General Health
General Senior Health
- Post-hospital transitional care
- Senior Nutrition Evaluation
Home & Facility Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Senior Living Medical Care
Mental Health
Minor Procedures
- Bladder Catheter Placement and Care
- Earwax removal
Mobility & Safety
- Senior Driving Safety Evaluation
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
- Fall risk assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Preventive Care
- Chronic disease management
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetic Foot Care
Referrals & Care Coordination
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
- Hearing Test Referral
- Home Health Care Referral
- Occupational Therapy Referral
- Speech and Swallowing Therapy Referral
Referrals & Coordination
- Physical Therapy Referral
Specialized Care
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Vaccines & Injections
- COVID-19 Booster
- Tetanus Booster Shot
- Vitamin B12 Injection
- Flu shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound Care
- Skin Tear Treatment
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Brain & Memory
Heart & Circulation
In-Office Treatments
Lab & Monitoring
- Complete Blood Count
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
Lab Tests & Screening
Medication Management
Pain Management
- Knee Joint Injections
Vaccines & Prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
191 services · 140 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
49 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
84 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
58 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Whittier 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 5
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Marissa J. Nelson?
Marissa J. Nelson is a nurse practitioner in Whittier, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Gerontology”.
NPI registry
What is Marissa J. Nelson's address?
Marissa J. Nelson is listed at 8704 la Entrada Ave, Whittier, CA 90605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Marissa J. Nelson?
The number on file is (562) 322-6574. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Marissa J. Nelson's NPI number?
Marissa J. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1366072340. 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 Marissa J. Nelson train?
Marissa J. Nelson attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Marissa J. Nelson been practicing?
Marissa J. Nelson has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Marissa J. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Marissa J. Nelson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Marissa J. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Marissa J. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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