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William L. Nelson, MD

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About Dr. Nelson

Based in Elgin, IL, William L. Nelson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. William graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 315 Medicare patients across 636 services. 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 annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1326051640 identifies this record in the national registry.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

IL licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 036091028As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1326051640Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Nelson specialize in?

Dr. Nelson is an internist in Elgin, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Nelson located?

Dr. Nelson is listed at 87 North Airlite Suite 150, Elgin, IL 60123. 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 (847) 697-5144. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?

Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier is 1326051640. 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. Nelson go to medical school?

Dr. Nelson attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Nelson been practicing?

Dr. Nelson has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Nelson do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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 Dr. Nelson confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nelson. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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