Dr. Brian B Nielsen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Brian B Nielsen, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Oro Valley, Arizona. He attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Tucson Medical Center. Dr. Brian B Nielsen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, Pc. Dr. Brian B Nielsen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (520) 544-9700 to request Dr. Brian B Nielsen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1521 E Tangerine Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755-6218

Phone 1: (520) 544-9700
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Brian B Nielsen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567521917
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

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 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. Brian B Nielsen attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1316948060
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 10, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does 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. Brian B Nielsen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Brian B Nielsen has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery for over 28 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand Surgery
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    Hand Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
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    Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery
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    Foot and Ankle Surgery
    Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, Pc


Practice Locations

1521 E Tangerine Rd
Oro Valley, AZ 85755-6218
Phone: (520) 544-9700
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 Thursday, April 13, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, February 10, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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