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- 515 Highland Ter, Suite A, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
About Dr. Nelson
Ronald A. Nelson, MD is a healthcare provider in Murfreesboro, TN specializing in dermatology. Ronald trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Ronald cared for 3,611 Medicare patients across 26,448 services. The services billed most often include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1760407944.
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
- (615) 904-2010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
515 HIGHLAND TER SUITE A
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
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
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
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
26,448 services · 3,611 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
929 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
614 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
526 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
471 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
157 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 11602 |
141 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Incision biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11106 |
49 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
29 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
27 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12042 |
23 | As often as other 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.
Other dermatologists at this location 1
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 dermatologists in Murfreesboro 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Murfreesboro, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 515 Highland Ter Suite A, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 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 (615) 904-2010. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1760407944. 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 Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nelson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, biopsy of related skin growth, first growth and biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application and application of light to destroy precancer skin growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nelson confirmed this information?
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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