Dr. Benjamin D Nelson

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 20+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Benjamin D Nelson, MD, is a Sports Medicine specialist in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2004, having over 20 years of diverse experience, especially in Sports Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Essentia Health Duluth, Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, Hayward Area Memorial Hospital, Lake View Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital. Dr. Benjamin D Nelson also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Duluth Clinic Ltd. Dr. Benjamin D Nelson accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (218) 786-3520 to request Dr. Benjamin D Nelson the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Phone 1: (218) 786-3520
Phone 2: (218) 786-8364


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Benjamin D Nelson
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8022049857
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Sports Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Family Practice

Experience

  • Over 20 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Benjamin D Nelson attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2004.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1750465985
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 9, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Benjamin D Nelson

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Benjamin D Nelson has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 20 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • The Duluth Clinic Ltd


Practice Locations

400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805-1951
Phone: (218) 786-3520
Phone 2: (218) 786-8364
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, May 9, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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