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Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD

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(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine

3420 S MERCY ROAD SUITE 200
GILBERT, AZ 85297

(480) 909-3788

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD is an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Yavapai Regional Medical Center West, Dignity Health Arizona Yavapai Regional Medical Center & Medical Group, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC and SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

Office Locations

3420 S MERCY ROAD SUITE 200
GILBERT, AZ 85297

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery	68
lower extremity surgery	68
reconstructive surgery	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD in 2021

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	63
doctor visit	288
fracture surgery	25
hospital care	13
injections	63
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	27
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	41
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ during 2023 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	122
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	39
doctor visit	462
hospital care	32
injections	122
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
musculoskeletal imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	71
X-rays	68

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	12
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in GILBERT, AZ were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

aspiration	92
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	39
doctor visit	375
fracture surgery	25
hospital care	22
injections	92
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	59
musculoskeletal imaging	47
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	56
X-rays	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	152
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	10
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Chandler Regional Medical Center Mercy Gilbert Medical Center St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Yavapai Regional Medical Center East Yavapai Regional Medical Center West

Dignity Health Arizona Yavapai Regional Medical Center & Medical Group

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, TRICARE and First Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare

TRICARE

First Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in GILBERT, AZ.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-04