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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?
Dr. David Nelson is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Nelson completed his residency at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (202) 444-5437.
Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pittsburgh Children's Hospital
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nelson treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nelson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Nelson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Floppy Baby Syndrome
- Muscle Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Congenital Low Muscle Tone
- Infant Hypotonia
- Weak Muscle Tone in Babies
ICD-10 Codes:
- P942: Congenital hypotonia
Also known as:
- Phonological Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F800: Phonological disorder
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Which procedures does Dr. Nelson perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. David Nelson may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nelson's office.
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nelson in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. David Nelson's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-5437
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063400331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelson
What is Dr. David Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is David Nelson accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. David Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (202) 444-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (202) 444-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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