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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Critical Care Internist in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Upper Marlboro, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (410) 328-9878.
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nelson typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nelson typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nelson may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-9878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Dr. Nelson in Upper Marlboro, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Nelson's Primary Practice
901 Harry S Truman Dr N
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
(410) 328-9878
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 1861923617.
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. Joseph Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Critical Care Internist near Upper Marlboro, MD.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Joseph Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Calverthealth Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Nelson accepting new patients in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (410) 328-9878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (410) 328-9878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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