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- 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
About Dr. Nelson
Steven A. Nelson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in dermatology. Steven trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 1,914 Medicare patients across 3,019 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, and surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere. This provider record is associated with NPI 1245443522.
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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
- (480) 301-8000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
13400 E SHEA BLVD
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
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
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,019 services · 1,914 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
378 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
109 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
59 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
45 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less | Procedure | 17260 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Application of ultraviolet light to skin | Treatment | 96900 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,830 | More often than most 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.
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 Scottsdale 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at University of Arizona College 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 AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Steven A. Nelson?
Steven A. Nelson is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Scottsdale, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
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What is Steven A. Nelson's address?
Steven A. Nelson is listed at 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Steven A. Nelson?
The number on file is (480) 301-8000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Steven A. Nelson's NPI number?
Steven A. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1245443522. 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 Steven A. Nelson train?
Steven A. Nelson attended University of Arizona College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven A. Nelson been practicing?
Steven A. Nelson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Steven A. Nelson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven A. Nelson performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth; provides treatments such as application of ultraviolet light to skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven A. Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven A. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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