Dr. Douglas Dirk Nelson , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Hometown, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Hometown, IL. Practice services are available at 8735 S MERRION LN under active NPI credentials.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
8735 S Merrion Ln
Hometown, IL 604561133
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Hometown, IL
Practicing in Hometown, IL (1064 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
J1030
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
|
329 | 79 | $18.70 | $6.68 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
197 | 134 | $120.82 | $74.58 |
|
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
|
173 | 84 | $278.63 | $65.42 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
126 | 74 | $92.17 | $44.96 |
|
73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
|
69 | 54 | $199.28 | $40.29 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
68 | 68 | $210.49 | $112.08 |
|
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
|
34 | 29 | $174.38 | $42.11 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 8735 S MERRION LN, HOMETOWN, IL 604561133 (Tel: 7084251150)
Registered at 2850 S WABASH AVE, SUITE 100, CHICAGO, IL 606162955 (Tel: 3128424600)
Recorded as DOUGLAS NELSON, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2850 S Wabash Ave, Suite 100
Chicago, IL 606162955
Phone: 3128424600
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