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- 300 Congress St, Suite 201, Quincy, MA 02169
About Dr. Nielsen
Steven A. Nielsen, MD is a healthcare provider in Quincy, MA specializing in ophthalmology. Steven trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 2,723 services to 2,311 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1477554251.
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
- (617) 471-5665
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
300 CONGRESS ST SUITE 201
Quincy, MA 02169
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,723 services · 2,311 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
267 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
205 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
746 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
562 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
254 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
219 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
138 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
132 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors 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 eye doctors in Quincy 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nielsen?
Dr. Nielsen is an eye doctor in Quincy, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nielsen's address?
Dr. Nielsen is listed at 300 Congress St Suite 201, Quincy, MA 02169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nielsen?
The number on file is (617) 471-5665. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nielsen?
Dr. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier is 1477554251. 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 Dr. Nielsen train?
Dr. Nielsen attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nielsen have?
Dr. Nielsen has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nielsen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nielsen performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nielsen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nielsen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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