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- Gig Harbor location main office
4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 219, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 - Tacoma location
4707 S 19th St Ste 130, Tacoma, WA 98405
About Dr. Nelson
Michael M. Nelson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Gig Harbor, WA specializing in dermatology. Michael trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 2,046 Medicare patients across 3,607 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. This provider record is associated with NPI 1093765034.
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
- (253) 851-7733
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 219
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
4707 S 19th St Ste 130
Tacoma, WA 98405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,607 services · 2,046 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,527 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
536 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
326 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
120 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
28 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
647 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Gig Harbor 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael M. Nelson?
Michael M. Nelson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Gig Harbor, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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What is Michael M. Nelson's address?
Michael M. Nelson is listed at 4700 Point Fosdick Dr Nw Ste 219, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Michael M. Nelson?
The number on file is (253) 851-7733. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Michael M. Nelson's NPI number?
Michael M. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1093765034. 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 Michael M. Nelson train?
Michael M. Nelson attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Michael M. Nelson been practicing?
Michael M. Nelson has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael M. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael M. Nelson performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Michael M. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael M. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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