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54 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nelson, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Wayne, NJ?
Dr. Geraldine Nelson, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wayne, NJ. She has been practicing for over 54 years. Dr. Nelson graduated from New York Medical College and completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, Chinese, German, Latin, and Latvian, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office.
Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Cedars Sinai Med Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
German
Latin
Latvian
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelson typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelson typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Geraldine Nelson may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
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 1538158589.
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. Geraldine Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Wayne, NJ.
Is this Dr. Geraldine Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nelson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Geraldine Nelson accepting new patients in Wayne, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Geraldine Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Geraldine Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Geraldine Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Nelson
330 Ratzer Rd Ste D20
Wayne, NJ 07470