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Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of Washington School of Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: urinary retention, cystoscopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and more.
910 West 5th Avenue Suite 801
Spokane, WA 99204

Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD is an urologist in Spokane, WA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD is affiliated with Providence, SPOKANE UROLOGY PLLC and Spokane Urology.

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Office Locations

12525 E Mission Avenue Suite 202
Spokane, WA 99212
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1401 E Trent Avenue #200
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 747-3147
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910 West 5th Avenue Suite 801
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 755-5121
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Some issues Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

  • The bladder, which stores urine.
  • The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
  • The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

  • Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
  • Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
  • Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
  • Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
  • Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy
core needle prostate biopsy
diagnostic cystoscopy
minimally invasive procedures
prostate punch biopsy

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement
ureteral stent placement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, diagnostic cystoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement, and ureteral stent placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

dissection
lymphadenectomy
lymph node excision
lymph node procedures
surgical dissection

In 2023, Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD had a list price for dissection, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, and surgical dissection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ablation
cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery
cystoscopy with bladder fulguration
cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery
endourologic surgery
fulguration
minimally invasive prostate surgery
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

laparoscopic lymphadenectomy
laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy
pelvic lymphadenectomy
prostate ablation
prostate screening
screening PSA test
shock wave lithotripsy
suprapubic catheter replacement
transurethral resection of the prostate

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD performed more ablation, cystoscopy with bladder cryosurgery, cystoscopy with bladder fulguration, cystoscopy with bladder laser surgery, endourologic surgery, fulguration, minimally invasive prostate surgery, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for laparoscopic lymphadenectomy, laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy, pelvic lymphadenectomy, prostate ablation, prostate screening, screening PSA test, shock wave lithotripsy, suprapubic catheter replacement, and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 95
ablation 42
anorectal procedures 14
blood draw 159
cancer surgery 20
cryotherapy 20
CT scan 81
diagnostic procedures 40
dissection 20
doctor visit 624
excision 20
foreign body removal 20
lab tests 537
laser treatment 33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 28
lymph node procedures 20
minimally invasive procedures 404
minor procedures 26
pelvic imaging 81
pelvic surgery 20
preventive care 19
stent placement (stenting) 32
thoracic (chest) imaging 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 14
urologic procedures 804
X-rays 34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 396
Female 171
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 531
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 51
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 7
Cancer 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 79
ablation 50
blood draw 162
cancer surgery 19
cryotherapy 21
CT scan 79
diagnostic procedures 51
dissection 19
doctor visit 614
excision 19
foreign body removal 13
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
lab tests 455
laser treatment 21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 20
lymph node procedures 19
minimally invasive procedures 381
minor procedures 51
pelvic imaging 79
pelvic surgery 19
preventive care 12
stent placement (stenting) 15
urologic procedures 705

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 410
Female 165
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 538
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 260
From 75 to 84 200
85 and over 57
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 56
ablation 48
anorectal procedures 13
blood draw 161
cancer surgery 22
cryotherapy 23
CT scan 56
diagnostic procedures 54
dissection 21
doctor visit 579
excision 21
lab tests 428
laser treatment 23
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
lymph node procedures 21
minimally invasive procedures 369
minor procedures 41
pelvic imaging 56
pelvic surgery 21
stent placement (stenting) 18
urologic procedures 630

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 774
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1024
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 516
From 75 to 84 368
85 and over 90
Less than 65 114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2016 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 96
ablation 57
anorectal procedures 32
blood draw 233
cancer surgery 20
catheterization 13
cryotherapy 30
CT scan 96
diagnostic procedures 97
dissection 20
doctor visit 649
excision 20
foreign body removal 24
lab tests 524
laser treatment 30
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
lymph node procedures 20
minimally invasive procedures 470
minor procedures 65
open surgery 13
pelvic imaging 78
pelvic surgery 20
preventive care 14
stent placement (stenting) 19
urologic procedures 789

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 437
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 560
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 292
From 75 to 84 189
85 and over 56
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 8
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2017 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 69
ablation 58
anorectal procedures 27
blood draw 260
cancer surgery 35
cryotherapy 33
CT scan 69
diagnostic procedures 114
dissection 35
doctor visit 745
excision 35
foreign body removal 12
hormone therapy 13
lab tests 614
laser treatment 33
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 20
lymph node procedures 35
minimally invasive procedures 509
minor procedures 87
pelvic imaging 69
pelvic surgery 35
preventive care 11
urologic procedures 824

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 504
Female 153
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 615
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 338
From 75 to 84 207
85 and over 52
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 28
Dementia 10
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 83
ablation 77
anorectal procedures 21
blood draw 205
cancer surgery 19
catheterization 14
cryotherapy 49
CT scan 83
diagnostic procedures 89
dissection 20
doctor visit 618
excision 20
foreign body removal 27
lab tests 443
laser treatment 68
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 42
lymph node procedures 20
minimally invasive procedures 531
minor procedures 68
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 69
pelvic surgery 20
stent placement (stenting) 46
urologic procedures 754

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 444
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 538
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 294
From 75 to 84 195
85 and over 52
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 52
ablation 44
anorectal procedures 21
blood draw 190
cancer surgery 28
catheterization 15
cryotherapy 28
CT scan 52
diagnostic procedures 79
dissection 22
doctor visit 646
excision 22
foreign body removal 19
hormone therapy 15
lab tests 478
laser treatment 40
litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal) 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 36
lymph node procedures 22
minimally invasive procedures 504
minor procedures 58
open surgery 15
pelvic imaging 52
pelvic surgery 22
stent placement (stenting) 26
urologic procedures 745

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 497
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 602
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 321
From 75 to 84 216
85 and over 62
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 30
ablation 33
anorectal procedures 20
blood draw 39
cancer surgery 19
cryotherapy 21
CT scan 30
diagnostic procedures 80
dissection 20
doctor visit 553
excision 20
foreign body removal 16
lab tests 145
laser treatment 21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 24
lymph node procedures 20
minimally invasive procedures 392
minor procedures 60
pelvic imaging 30
pelvic surgery 20
stent placement (stenting) 25
urologic procedures 520

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 451
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 531
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 295
From 75 to 84 186
85 and over 56
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 42
ablation 36
anorectal procedures 28
cancer surgery 25
catheterization 13
cryotherapy 25
CT scan 42
diagnostic procedures 117
dissection 25
doctor visit 587
excision 25
foreign body removal 17
lab tests 121
laser treatment 43
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 52
lymph node procedures 25
minimally invasive procedures 511
minor procedures 89
musculoskeletal imaging 14
nuclear scan 14
open surgery 13
pelvic imaging 42
pelvic surgery 25
stent placement (stenting) 42
urologic procedures 656

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 479
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 563
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 26
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 297
From 75 to 84 228
85 and over 52
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

ablation 31
cancer surgery 17
cryotherapy 20
diagnostic procedures 68
dissection 19
doctor visit 758
excision 19
foreign body removal 16
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
lab tests 156
laser treatment 32
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 40
lymph node procedures 19
minimally invasive procedures 418
minor procedures 68
open surgery 16
pelvic surgery 19
stent placement (stenting) 34
urologic procedures 539

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 522
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 599
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 302
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 71
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 6
Cancer 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA during 2023 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

ablation 34
cancer surgery 16
cryotherapy 21
diagnostic procedures 60
dissection 16
doctor visit 664
excision 16
hormone therapy 23
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
lab tests 206
laser treatment 21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 14
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 381
minor procedures 60
pelvic surgery 16
preventive care 14
stent placement (stenting) 17
suprapubic catheter replacement 30
urologic procedures 432

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 492
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 575
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 288
From 75 to 84 239
85 and over 66
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated as an urologist in Spokane, WA were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and blood draw.

abdominal imaging 66
ablation 46
anorectal procedures 22
blood draw 176
cancer surgery 21
catheterization 13
cryotherapy 26
CT scan 65
diagnostic procedures 77
dissection 21
doctor visit 639
excision 21
foreign body removal 18
hormone therapy 17
hospital care 17
inpatient care 17
lab tests 373
laser treatment 33
litholapaxy (stone fragmentation and removal) 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 27
lymph node procedures 21
minimally invasive procedures 442
minor procedures 61
musculoskeletal imaging 14
nuclear scan 14
open surgery 14
pelvic imaging 61
pelvic surgery 21
preventive care 14
stent placement (stenting) 27
thoracic (chest) imaging 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 14
urologic procedures 672
X-rays 34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD.

Gender
Male 491
Female 157
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 606
Hispanic 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 13
Age
75 to 84 222
85 and over 60
Less than 65 49
65 to 74 316

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 8
Cancer 29

Education & Training

Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
SPOKANE UROLOGY PLLC
Spokane Urology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 271 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradford A. Nelson, MD, PharmD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Astellas Pharma US Inc $33,920 Myrbetriq
$33,377 		Vesicare
$345 		XTANDI
$198
Teleflex LLC $2,027 Urolift
$2,027
Boston Scientific Corporation $1,604 AMS 700
$410 		AMS
$387 		ADVANCE
$157 		GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$150 		ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
$149 		Other
$350
Olympus America Inc. $452 Urology & Gynecology Products
$242 		Olympus Cysto-Resection
$125 		Dornier Medilas H Solvo
$36 		ThunderBeat
$20 		Soltive
$15 		Other
$15
AbbVie Inc. $346 BOTOX
$346
Other $2,771 AMS 700 Series
$272 		Urolift
$271 		Erleada
$177 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$176 		Xofigo
$171 		Other
$1,704
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $32,610
Food and Beverage $6,779
Travel and Lodging $1,649
Education $64
Gift $17

Biography

Dr. Bradford Nelson practices urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Nelson include bladder cancer, uterine prolapse, and prostate abscess. Patient reviews placed Dr. Nelson at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Providence.

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