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- 1303 N Thunder Ridge Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745
About Dr. Nelkin
Based in Tucson, AZ, Ryan L. Nelkin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under emergency medicine. Ryan graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2004. Medicare claims data shows Ryan provided 917 services to 783 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 injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg. NPI 1760697247 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (520) 250-2220
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1303 N THUNDER RIDGE DR
Tucson, AZ 85745
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine 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
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
Allergy & Immunology
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
Heart & Circulation
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Poisoning & Environmental
Poisoning & Toxins
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
Airway & Breathing
Anesthesia & Sedation
Breathing & Airway
Critical Care
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
Heart & Diagnostics
Heart Care
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
917 services · 783 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
117 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96374 |
33 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
24 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour | Treatment | 96361 |
23 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes | Treatment | 96360 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
136 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Infusion, normal saline solution , 1000 cc | Drug given | J7030 |
22 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
182 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
182 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
84 | More often than most peers in Emergency 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 emergency physicians in Tucson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Ryan L. Nelkin specialize in?
Ryan L. Nelkin is an emergency physician in Tucson, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Ryan L. Nelkin located?
Ryan L. Nelkin is listed at 1303 N Thunder Ridge Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ryan L. Nelkin's phone number?
The number on file is (520) 250-2220. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ryan L. Nelkin?
Ryan L. Nelkin's National Provider Identifier is 1760697247. 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 Ryan L. Nelkin train?
Ryan L. Nelkin attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ryan L. Nelkin have?
Ryan L. Nelkin has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ryan L. Nelkin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ryan L. Nelkin provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and injection of drug or substance into vein, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ryan L. Nelkin's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ryan L. Nelkin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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