Active NPI 1194161604 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen J Nelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Milford, CT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner in Milford, CT. With approximately 13 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Nelson provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 258 BROAD ST.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

258 Broad St

Milford, CT 064603226

Telephone 2038823373

Fax 2038823372

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists, Pc Facility NPI 1205058922

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Milford, CT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs -14.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.6 Yrs

State Avg: 30.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

7 Specialists

Practicing in Milford, CT (374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

75.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Milford Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	723	11	$25.00	$6.54
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	568	98	$5.00	$0.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	305	250	$170.00	$94.79
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	287	207	$131.58	$42.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	166	129	$262.95	$74.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	162	142	$250.00	$132.71
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	89	77	$101.78	$34.42
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	84	78	$198.81	$33.55
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	67	61	$193.28	$48.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	59	56	$6020.34	$1343.76
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	52	50	$200.00	$165.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$195.00	$116.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	31	31	$331.48	$174.45
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	21	$6400.00	$1347.56
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	19	19	$250.00	$42.95
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$122.00	$39.02
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	14	14	$425.00	$122.58
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	14	14	$37.50	$0.37
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$112.00	$29.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	436	86	$5.00	$1.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	321	220	$130.16	$40.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	314	251	$170.00	$93.95
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	191	161	$101.69	$35.04
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	161	120	$191.61	$32.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	148	$250.00	$133.28
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	148	126	$250.84	$72.22
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	51	51	$6000.00	$1358.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$295.00	$175.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$195.00	$118.59
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	30	$6400.00	$1359.43
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	27	$122.00	$41.53
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	21	11	$9.00	$7.79
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	21	16	$1800.00	$701.58
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	17	15	$109.65	$28.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	12	12	$195.83	$46.32
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$425.00	$127.26
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$1400.00	$228.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	249	181	$131.12	$43.64
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	244	48	$5.00	$1.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	235	169	$169.32	$96.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	216	$249.73	$135.78
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	121	100	$193.39	$33.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	121	91	$239.88	$71.59
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	82	12	$60.00	$28.09
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	48	43	$100.33	$36.49
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	46	$295.00	$171.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	47	44	$6000.00	$1348.47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	44	42	$186.36	$47.27
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	18	$9.00	$6.20
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	36	34	$6400.00	$1350.03
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	32	25	$1800.00	$756.63
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	22	19	$379.55	$126.47
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	21	18	$37.50	$0.33
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	18	18	$122.00	$43.06
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$110.46	$29.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$195.00	$120.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$255.00	$195.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	704	12	$25.00	$16.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	436	257	$132.89	$97.63
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	241	48	$5.00	$1.23
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	209	152	$132.00	$43.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	168	113	$227.68	$65.16
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	163	128	$195.40	$34.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	159	150	$190.00	$139.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$195.00	$121.20
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	54	36	$1800.00	$755.02
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	50	22	$9.00	$4.91
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	37	$6342.11	$1356.07
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	27	24	$37.50	$0.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	23	$200.00	$50.78
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	26	23	$300.00	$132.40
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	25	$6400.00	$1414.81
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	21	19	$112.00	$30.32
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	12	$102.00	$37.31
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$122.00	$43.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,697	47	$25.00	$17.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	464	244	$130.00	$80.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	193	129	$226.17	$63.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	185	132	$130.18	$42.24
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	180	41	$5.00	$1.37
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	105	73	$195.71	$34.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$195.00	$116.89
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	54	38	$1800.00	$729.26
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	29	25	$6400.00	$1503.20
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	24	$6000.00	$1411.09
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	26	12	$9.00	$6.03
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	19	$200.00	$50.22
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	14	$107.40	$30.43
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	12	$92.35	$33.77
Q9966 Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	15	15	$37.50	$0.33
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	14	$122.00	$42.05
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	14	14	$300.00	$120.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	136	101	$130.00	$78.32
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	121	26	$5.00	$1.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	55	45	$225.00	$61.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	47	40	$132.00	$39.18
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	35	34	$195.71	$32.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$195.00	$110.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-12

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CT 63627

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License CT 63627

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists Pc

2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 065183209

Phone: 2034073500

Secondary Practice Locations

2408 Whitney Ave

Hamden, CT 065183209

Phone: 2034073565

701 N Colony Rd

Wallingford, CT 064922407

Phone: 2032651800

84 N Main St

Branford, CT 064053061

Phone: 2034832509

235 Boston Post Rd

Orange, CT 064773229

Phone: 2037954784

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Amit Lahav , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1518054113

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Tedd Weisman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1588751150

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charles Kent , DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1710481239

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2026

Registered at 2 BARNES INDUSTRIAL RD S, WALLINGFORD, CT 064922486 (Tel: 2036260160)

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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2026

Registered at 258 BROAD ST, MILFORD, CT 064603226 (Tel: 2038823373)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 17, 2026

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #63627 in CT)

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2020

Registered at 2416 WHITNEY AVE STE 3, HAMDEN, CT 065183249 (Tel: 2034073565)

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2019

Registered at 2408 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 06518 (Tel: 2034073500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2019

Registered at 2408 WHITNEY AVE, HAMDEN, CT 065183209 (Tel: 2036260160)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #63627 in CT)

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Updated Practice Location September 25, 2018

Registered at 1215 LEE STREET - BOX NUMBER, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 229083220 (Tel: 4342430270)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 25, 2018

Registered at 1215 LEE STREET - BOX NUMBER 800159, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 229080001 (Tel: 4342430270)

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NPI Profile Active May 12, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2013

Registered at 20 YORK ST # T-209, YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103220 (Tel: 2037852579)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2013

Registered at 40 CENTERBROOK DR, FARMINGTON, CT 060323332 (Tel: 8604635933)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2013

Recorded as STEPHEN NELSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2013

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194161604

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2013

Last Update: May 12, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2 Barnes Industrial Rd S

Wallingford, CT 064922486

Phone: 2036260160

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