Dr. James Louis Nelson , MD
Surgery • Hammond, LA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Nelson, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Hammond, LA. Practice services are available at 15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR under active NPI credentials.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
15790 Paul Vega Md Dr
North Oaks Health System
Hammond, LA 70403
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hammond, LA
Practicing in Hammond, LA (474 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
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Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Medicine
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Registered Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Neonatal
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM, HAMMOND, LA 70403 (Tel: 9852307755)
Registered at 605 SANDERS AVE, HAMMOND, LA 70403 (Tel: 9853455604)
Recorded as JAMES NELSON, MD
Surgery (License #MD02577R in LA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
605 Sanders Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 9853455604
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