Physician Profile
Patricia C. Nelson, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nelson
Patricia C. Nelson, M.D. practices ophthalmology in El Paso, TX. Medicare claims data shows Patricia provided 803 services to 511 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, imaging of retina, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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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
- (915) 215-8400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 TRANS MOUNTAIN RD FL 3B
El Paso, TX 79911
6600 Van Aalst blvd Martin Army Community Hospital
Ft. Benning, GA 31905
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
803 services · 511 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
79 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
153 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
95 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing | Treatment | 92201 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors in El Paso 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2009 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Patricia C. Nelson's specialty?
Patricia C. Nelson is an eye doctor in El Paso, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Patricia C. Nelson?
Patricia C. Nelson is listed at 2000 Trans Mountain Rd Fl 3B, El Paso, TX 79911. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Patricia C. Nelson?
The number on file is (915) 215-8400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Patricia C. Nelson?
Patricia C. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1093944225. 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 Patricia C. Nelson's education?
Patricia C. Nelson attended Other, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Patricia C. Nelson have?
Patricia C. Nelson has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Patricia C. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Patricia C. Nelson performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, injection of drug into eye and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Patricia C. Nelson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Patricia C. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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