Active NPI 1639168651 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Eric William Nelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Alexandria, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Alexandria, MN. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2000, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 111 17TH AVE E.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Alomere Health and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

111 17th Ave E
Ste 101

Alexandria, MN 563083734

Telephone 3207621144

Fax 3207621935

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Douglas County Hospital Facility NPI 1164424305

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Alexandria, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Alexandria, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Alexandria Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	164	24	$15.00	$0.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	87	$125.00	$62.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	79	$231.00	$91.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	92	68	$25.00	$8.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	58	42	$57.64	$43.69
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	52	35	$117.00	$40.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	44	$257.81	$88.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	47	33	$15.00	$8.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	27	$429.49	$70.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	30	$43.00	$10.31
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	32	32	$4040.31	$1236.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	20	$364.75	$124.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	19	$135.00	$47.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$340.00	$125.31
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	15	14	$4110.00	$1328.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	11	$107.00	$32.73
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	13	$3698.00	$1181.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$320.57	$107.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$39.00	$33.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$472.31	$160.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$187.00	$76.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	156	18	$15.00	$1.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	129	95	$17.00	$8.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	102	$120.00	$63.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	103	93	$222.00	$93.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	64	44	$66.34	$47.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	52	$15.00	$8.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	48	34	$109.00	$40.94
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	48	46	$3770.96	$1212.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	37	$244.00	$84.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	32	22	$468.63	$75.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	18	$107.00	$32.42
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	25	$34.00	$10.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	21	$346.00	$124.52
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	21	$126.00	$47.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$324.00	$126.97
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	16	16	$3960.00	$1269.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$176.00	$78.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$41.00	$33.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$300.00	$108.53
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$3698.00	$1200.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$448.00	$161.13
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$2916.00	$1009.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	172	19	$15.00	$1.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	92	82	$208.35	$95.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	70	54	$19.27	$9.19
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	66	46	$104.00	$39.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	48	$110.00	$64.84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	53	36	$65.09	$49.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	36	$331.00	$124.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	40	24	$426.65	$73.81
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	34	$3796.61	$1199.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	27	$15.00	$9.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	28	$234.00	$86.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	27	$41.00	$34.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	22	$108.45	$43.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	24	$165.00	$55.78
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	21	$35.00	$10.79
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$437.00	$163.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$327.59	$130.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	16	12	$100.00	$35.30
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$3960.00	$1380.10
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$272.00	$95.19
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$2916.00	$1025.69
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$3698.00	$1218.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	108	17	$15.00	$1.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	94	81	$168.30	$97.70
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	77	57	$31.18	$9.23
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	72	51	$56.86	$49.21
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	69	49	$104.00	$40.57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	51	$78.97	$66.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	42	$196.61	$90.51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	37	$31.00	$9.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	30	$289.00	$126.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	34	22	$340.88	$67.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$437.00	$162.17
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	21	$39.00	$10.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	18	$96.00	$34.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$320.30	$132.79
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	22	$3694.00	$1236.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$164.00	$81.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$26.00	$26.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	15	$120.00	$47.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$148.00	$56.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	76	$70.13	$50.18
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	84	11	$15.00	$1.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	77	57	$38.00	$9.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	75	51	$53.97	$48.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	62	$157.00	$77.92
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	52	38	$31.00	$9.53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$160.41	$74.20
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	24	15	$382.33	$70.14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	21	15	$103.00	$39.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	18	17	$33.00	$11.32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$276.00	$102.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$275.00	$108.11
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$3532.00	$1321.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	125	91	$68.52	$50.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	96	62	$60.53	$50.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	81	$159.36	$77.77
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	72	56	$37.00	$9.51
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	43	$30.00	$9.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$159.58	$74.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	26	$43.00	$11.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	20	$274.09	$108.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	22	16	$100.00	$37.63
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	19	14	$38.00	$16.13
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$3523.47	$1306.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$93.00	$30.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$187.00	$73.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$276.00	$107.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	46	$67.29	$50.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	37	23	$49.73	$44.07
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	21	$28.69	$9.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	24	19	$33.96	$11.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$153.09	$76.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	19	16	$23.68	$9.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$26.00	$24.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	14	$180.00	$71.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	49	39	$172.33	$70.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	35	$76.84	$48.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	35	$229.92	$104.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	39	22	$51.92	$40.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	28	17	$275.57	$54.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	19	$29.22	$9.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	15	$135.50	$75.36
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$82.64	$48.10
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	14	11	$34.29	$10.99
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	14	12	$30.43	$9.22
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	13	13	$184.23	$72.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$155.23	$73.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$3665.09	$1274.35

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-21

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 39839

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 - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License MN 39839

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alomere Health

2800 1st St S, Willmar, MN 562014404

Phone: 3202147355

Secondary Practice Locations

2800 1st St S Ste 220

Willmar, MN 562014404

Phone: 3202147355

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Licensed Athletic Trainer

Dr. Aaron Balgaard , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashlyn Peterson , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1154050292

Physician Assistant

Dr. James Nelson , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1164747861

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Drew Paradis , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

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Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #39839 in MN)

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NPI Profile Active August 29, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2011

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E, STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 563083734 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2011

Registered at 111 17TH AVE E, STE 101, ALEXANDRIA, MN 563083734 (Tel: 3207621144)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2011

Recorded as ERIC NELSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #39839 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1639168651

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 21, 2005

Last Update: October 21, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

111 17th Ave E, Ste 101

Alexandria, MN 563083734

Phone: 3207621144

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

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