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Active NPI 1760407944 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson , MD

Dermatology • Murfreesboro, TN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ronald Nelson, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Murfreesboro, TN. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Nelson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 515 HIGHLAND TER.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Stones River Dermatology Plc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, 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

515 Highland Ter
Suite A

Murfreesboro, TN 371302472

Telephone 6159042010
Fax 6159046285
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Stones River Dermatology Plc Facility NPI 1609178102

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Murfreesboro, TN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs -1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 37.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Murfreesboro, TN (241 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
51.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nelson (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Murfreesboro Specialty Average (37.0 Years) 37.0 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
J7345 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg
20,600 43 $2.00 $1.69
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
929 276 $14.03 $6.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
720 634 $194.00 $117.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
671 496 $129.00 $82.86
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
614 534 $180.00 $88.98
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
526 255 $120.00 $44.93
17000 Destruction of skin growth
471 422 $143.85 $52.93
96910 Skin application of tar and ultraviolet B or petrolatum and ultraviolet B
383 18 $120.00 $104.07
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
315 66 $4.00 $0.98
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
260 260 $133.00 $65.84
96567 Application of light and light-sensitive drugs to aid destruction of premalignant skin growths, per session
210 72 $227.00 $118.05
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
168 42 $400.00 $374.08
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
157 128 $545.00 $268.87
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
141 114 $438.00 $109.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
76 55 $25.00 $13.06
11106 Incision biopsy, first skin growth
49 46 $220.00 $139.16
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
29 25 $18.45 $8.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
29 28 $77.00 $51.40
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
27 27 $210.00 $111.94
12042 Intermediate repair of wound of neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.6-7.5 cm
23 22 $520.00 $272.93
11622 Removal of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm
20 19 $454.00 $114.29
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
18 17 $498.00 $125.62
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
12 12 $120.00 $45.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License TN MD0000031447

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
3871904 (TN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield
4084329 (TN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stones River Dermatology Plc

515 A N Highland Terrace, Murfressboro, TN 371302423

Phone: 6159042010

Stones River Dermatology Plc

515 A Highland Terrace, Murfreesboro, TN 371302423

Stones River Dermatology Plc

515 Highland Ter, Murfreesboro, TN 371302423

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Taylor Copeland , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1730788944

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1982947966

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 01, 2010

Registered at 515 HIGHLAND TER, SUITE A, MURFREESBORO, TN 371302472 (Tel: 6159042010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 01, 2010

Registered at 515 HIGHLAND TER, SUITE A, MURFREESBORO, TN 371302472 (Tel: 6159042010)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 01, 2010

Recorded as RONALD NELSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 01, 2010

Dermatology (License #MD0000031447 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1760407944
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 12, 2006
Last Update: October 01, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

515 Highland Ter, Suite A

Murfreesboro, TN 371302472

Phone: 6159042010

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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