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Unclaimed ProfileAbout NELSON
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Scott Douglas Nelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Scott is also listed as specializing in anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 1,457 Medicare patients across 1,835 services.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (310) 794-8285
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10833 LE CONTE AVE STE B-186 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,835 services · 1,457 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of surgical specimen | Imaging | 76098 |
48 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
509 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
409 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
316 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
135 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
100 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
76 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
67 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination | Lab test | 88300 |
65 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
38 |
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 pathologists at this location 3
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 pathologists in Los Angeles 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs X-ray of surgical specimen 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nelson specialize in?
Dr. Nelson is a pathologist in Los Angeles, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nelson located?
Dr. Nelson is listed at 10833 LE CONTE AVE STE B-186 CHS, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 794-8285. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1447285234. 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
How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?
Dr. Nelson has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Nelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nelson performs imaging including x-ray of surgical specimen, 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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