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Active NPI 1902054216 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Edward Nelson , MD

Emergency Medicine • Evanston, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Evanston, IL. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2650 RIDGE AVE.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Cook County and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston Hospital

Evanston, IL 602011718

Telephone 8475702114
Fax 8475701223
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Evanston, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +2.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
99 Specialists

Practicing in Evanston, IL (3389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Evanston Specialty Average (16.2 Years) 16.2 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
177 173 $405.30 $188.77
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
59 59 $300.66 $129.76
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making
22 22 $177.91 $76.21
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
18 17 $606.17 $226.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-16
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License IL 036124285

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine - Medical Toxicology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207PT0002X

State License IL 036124285

Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.

Preventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2083A0300X

State License IL 036-124285

A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cook County

1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123714

Cook County

1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 606123714

Phone: 3126337292

Cook County

500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 606152494

Phone: 3125722000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Marlene Angelico , CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1013128750

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Evan Laskaris , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1013994383

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Bednar , APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043421704

APNCNP

Dr. Irene Yao , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1053368415

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Korie Zink , MD, MS

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1053842799

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Master of Science

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 06, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 06, 2016

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL, EVANSTON, IL 602011718 (Tel: 8475702114)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 06, 2016

Registered at 2650 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON HOSPITAL, EVANSTON, IL 602011718 (Tel: 8475702114)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 06, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL NELSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2016

Emergency Medicine (License #036124285 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902054216
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 29, 2008
Last Update: July 16, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston Hospital

Evanston, IL 602011718

Phone: 8475702114

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

This directory listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or physician endorsement. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.