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Who is Dr. Nelson, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (423) 267-0466.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nelson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Nelson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
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 Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectal Abscess
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Abscess
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
- Perirectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Rectum
- Rectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
- K611: Rectal abscess
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K600: Acute anal fissure
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Anorectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal and Rectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus and Rectum
- Anorectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K612: Anorectal abscess
Also known as:
- Anorectal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Rectal Disorder
- Fistula between Anus and Rectum
- Perianal-Rectal Fistula
- Abnormal Anorectal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K605: Anorectal fistula
Also known as:
- Colostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Stoma Care
- Bowel Diversion Care
- Ostomy Bag Management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z433: Encounter for attention to colostomy
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Rectum Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Rectal Disorder
- Benign rectal tumor
- Rectal neoplasm
- Non-malignant rectal mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D128: Benign neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Anal Itching
- Anal Disorder
- Itching
- Pruritus Ani
- Itchy Anus
- Perianal Itch
ICD-10 Codes:
- L290: Pruritus ani
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Early Stage Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Precancerous Anal Lesion
- Stage 0 Anal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D013: Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canal
Also known as:
- History of rectal or anal cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Past rectal cancer
- Anal cancer survivor
- Previous rectosigmoid malignancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Nelson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Sphincterotomy
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Perianal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Division
- Internal Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Surgery
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
- 46080: Sphincterotomy, anal, division of sphincter (separate procedure)
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Drainage of Complicated Pilonidal Cyst
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Complicated Pilonidal Abscess Drainage
- Pilonidal Cyst Surgery
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 10081: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; complicated
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
- Transanal tumor excision
- Full thickness rectal resection
- Rectal cancer surgery via anus
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
- 45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)
Also known as:
- Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- Anal Scope with Tissue Sample
- Rectal Biopsy
- Anorectal Exam with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46606: Anoscopy; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 267-0466 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Nelson in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Eric Nelson's Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 267-0466
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 1245497908.
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. Eric Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Chattanooga, TN. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson, Parkridge Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Eric Nelson accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Eric Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (423) 267-0466 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (423) 267-0466 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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