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- 104 E Main St, Rutherford, TN 38369
About Dr. Nelson
Thomas Nelson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Rutherford, TN specializing in family practice. Thomas trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. Thomas is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 74 Medicare patients across 196 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes, physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians, and initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1417901794.
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
- (731) 665-7741
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 E MAIN ST
Rutherford, TN 38369
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
196 services · 74 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
101 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
60 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Thomas Nelson specialize in?
Thomas Nelson is a family practice in Rutherford, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Thomas Nelson located?
Thomas Nelson is listed at 104 E Main St, Rutherford, TN 38369. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas Nelson's phone number?
The number on file is (731) 665-7741. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas Nelson's NPI number?
Thomas Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1417901794. 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 Thomas Nelson train?
Thomas Nelson attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas Nelson been practicing?
Thomas Nelson has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Thomas Nelson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas Nelson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas Nelson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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