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- 1717 Harper Rd, Suite B, Beckley, WV 25801
About Dr. Nelson
Matthew K. Nelson, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Beckley, WV. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 1,689 Medicare patients across 13,368 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720281306.
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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
- (202) 294-4940
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1717 HARPER RD SUITE B
Beckley, WV 25801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
13,368 services · 1,689 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
1,242 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
503 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
98 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
70 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
9,628 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
175 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,517 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
104 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 5 related providers in 2 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Beckley 3
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 2
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Matthew K. Nelson's specialty?
Matthew K. Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon in Beckley, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Matthew K. Nelson?
Matthew K. Nelson is listed at 1717 Harper Rd Suite B, Beckley, WV 25801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Matthew K. Nelson?
The number on file is (202) 294-4940. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Matthew K. Nelson's NPI number?
Matthew K. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1720281306. 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
How long has Matthew K. Nelson been practicing?
Matthew K. Nelson has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Matthew K. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew K. Nelson performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Matthew K. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew K. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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