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- 1500 Oglethorpe Ave, Suite 2200, Athens, GA 30606
About Dr. Nelson
Michael E. Nelson, MD practices pediatric medicine in Athens, GA. Michael is a 2000 graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. Michael is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 134 services to 87 patients. 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 administration of influenza virus vaccine. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821026295.
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
- (706) 543-0471
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 OGLETHORPE AVE SUITE 2200
Athens, GA 30606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Pediatrics 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
Digestive and urinary
- Bedwetting
- UTI
- Viral gastroenteritis
Ear, nose, throat, and eye
Growth, development, and behavior
- Speech and language delay
Newborn and infant
- Diaper rash
- Poor weight gain and failure to thrive
Respiratory and infectious
- Croup
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
- Mononucleosis
- Strep throat
Skin
Brain & nerves
- Childhood epilepsy
Digestive health
- Baby acid reflux
Digestive Health
- Constipation in Children
Infant Health
- Baby Colic
- Teething
Infections
- Flu in children
Injuries
Mental Health
- Childhood anxiety
- Childhood Depression
Respiratory
Skin Conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Pediatric vaccinations
- Sports physical
- Well-child visit
Immunization and screening
- Depression screening
- Newborn metabolic screening
Office testing
Checkups & Exams
- Camp Physical
- Daycare Physical
Developmental & Behavioral
- Childhood Development Screening
Diagnostic Tests
- Anemia Blood Test
- Childhood Vision Screening
- Heart Murmur Evaluation
- Lead Poisoning Screening
- Newborn Bilirubin Check
- Pediatric Blood Draw
Diagnostic tests
- Pediatric hearing test
Infant Health
- Head Shape Check
- Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
- Tongue-Tie Assessment
Lab tests & screenings
- Rapid COVID-19 test
- Rapid flu test
Minor procedures
- Medical ear piercing
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Minor laceration repair
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Preventive care
- Fluoride Varnish Application
Procedures & Minor Surgery
- Circumcision Care and Consultation
- Putting Elbow Back in Place
- Tick Removal
Respiratory
Urgent care & minor procedures
- Splinting for broken bones and sprains
- Stopping Severe Nosebleeds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
134 services · 87 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
73 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Pediatric 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 pediatric medicines at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 pediatric medicines in Athens 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 1
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a pediatric medicine in Athens, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 2200, Athens, GA 30606. 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 (706) 543-0471. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1821026295. 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 Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nelson have?
Dr. Nelson has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson 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 Dr. Nelson's profile verified?
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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