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- 2535 Maplecrest Rd Ste 10, Bettendorf, IA 52722
About Dr. Nelson
Richard T. Nelson, D.O. practices endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism in Bettendorf, IA. Richard is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,282 services to 1,071 patients. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255541843.
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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
- (563) 421-4620
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2535 MAPLECREST RD STE 10
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism 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
Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal mass
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Adrenal gland tumor
Blood sugar disorders
Bone and calcium disorders
- Low Calcium
- High calcium
- Vitamin D deficiency
Bones
- Soft Bones
Pituitary
- Acromegaly
- Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
Pituitary disorders
- Extreme Thirst and Urination
- High Prolactin
- Pituitary Tumor
- Short stature and growth concerns
Thyroid
- Thyroiditis
Thyroid disorders
- Graves' Disease
- Goiter
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid eye disease
- Thyroid nodules
Most searched conditions
Adrenal
Diabetes
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Endocrine tumors
Hormone disorders
- Early or delayed puberty
- Excess facial or body hair
- Gynecomastia
- Perimenopause
- Testosterone deficiency
Hormones
Metabolic disorders
Metabolism
- Fatty liver disease
- Insulin Resistance
- Unexplained Weight Gain
Parathyroid
- Hyperparathyroidism
Procedures & services
Adrenal
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol Test
- Aldosterone and Renin Blood Test
- Urine Metanephrines Test
Adrenal evaluations
- Adrenal Gland Suppression Test
- Cortisol Testing
Blood sugar management
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Placement
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Glucose screening test
Bone evaluations
- Parathyroid Hormone Test
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Bone treatments
- Bisphosphonate Infusion for Bones
- Bone Building Injections
Diabetes
- Automated Insulin System Setup
- Blood Ketone Monitoring
- C-Peptide Test
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Data Review
- Starting Insulin Therapy
- Medical nutrition therapy
Diabetes education
- Diabetes Self-Management Education
Genetic evaluations
- Genetic Testing for Endocrine Tumors
Hormone treatments
- Growth Hormone Injections
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
- Estrogen and Progesterone Therapy
Hormones
- Gender-affirming care consultation
Metabolic evaluations
Metabolism
- Fasting Insulin Test
Parathyroid
- Parathyroid Scan
Pituitary
- Growth Hormone Stimulation Test
Pituitary evaluations
- Prolactin Blood Test
- Water Deprivation Test
Routine Blood Tests
Thyroid
- Thyroid Uptake and Scan
- Thyroid Cyst Alcohol Ablation
Thyroid procedures
- Thyroid Antibody Testing
- Thyroid Medication Adjustment
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Radiofrequency Ablation
Weight & Metabolism
Women's health
Most searched procedures
- Hormone replacement therapy
- Insulin pump management
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Weight loss management
Diabetes preventive care
- Diabetic Foot Care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,282 services · 1,071 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
28 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth | Procedure | 10006 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | Treatment | 95251 |
172 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin | Treatment | 95249 |
23 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with provider supplied equipment | Treatment | 95250 |
20 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
323 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
265 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
195 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
77 | As often as other peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
73 | More often than most peers in Endocrinology, Diabetes &… |
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 endocrinologists 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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 1
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard T. Nelson?
Richard T. Nelson is an endocrinologist in Bettendorf, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism”.
NPI registry
What is Richard T. Nelson's address?
Richard T. Nelson is listed at 2535 Maplecrest Rd Ste 10, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard T. Nelson?
The number on file is (563) 421-4620. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard T. Nelson?
Richard T. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1255541843. 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 Richard T. Nelson train?
Richard T. Nelson attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard T. Nelson have?
Richard T. Nelson has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard T. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard T. Nelson performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth; provides treatments such as continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report and continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard T. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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