Dr. David William Nelms , MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery • La Crosse, WI
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. David Nelms, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in La Crosse, WI. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Nelms delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1836 SOUTH AVE.
Dr. Nelms is affiliated with Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
2013
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in La Crosse, WI
Practicing in La Crosse, WI (33 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
|
20 | 20 | $408.90 | $132.57 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
18 | 16 | $48.61 | $31.73 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
16 | 13 | $140.50 | $61.03 |
|
G0500
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito
|
12 | 12 | $237.33 | $4.79 |
|
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
|
12 | 12 | $648.58 | $160.46 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-03-26NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
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.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Inc
1910 S Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015467
Phone: 6087827300
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Psychologist
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Surgery
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Orthopaedic Surgery
Registered Nurse - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
Registered Nurse
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Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)
Registered at 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 546015429 (Tel: 6087827300)
Surgery (License #73453 in WI)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414078)
Registered at 1415 WOODLAND AVE, SUITE 140, DES MOINES, IA 503093203 (Tel: 5152414078)
Recorded as DAVID NELMS, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
Phone: 6087827300
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