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Based in Grants Pass, OR, Richard S. Nelson, D.O. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Richard graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 949 services to 904 patients. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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520 SW RAMSEY AVE SUITE 204
Grants Pass, OR 97527
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949 services · 904 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
147 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45388 |
78 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
66 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
55 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
29 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
21 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of lower large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45331 |
17 | |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
15 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Injection beneath lining of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45381 |
12 | |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Richard S. Nelson is a general surgeon in Grants Pass, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Richard S. Nelson is listed at 520 Sw Ramsey Ave Suite 204, Grants Pass, OR 97527. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (541) 479-8308. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Richard S. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1649499443. 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
Richard S. Nelson attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Richard S. Nelson has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Richard S. Nelson performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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