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Dr. Kristin Nelsen, MD

Saginaw, MI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelsen, Diagnostic Radiologist in Saginaw, MI?

    Dr. Kristin Nelsen, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Saginaw, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nelsen completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Nelsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelsen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelsen’s office at (616) 363-7339.

    Where did Dr. Nelsen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch

    Is Dr. Nelsen board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Nelsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Nelsen speak?

    Dr. Nelsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nelsen treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Nelsen 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. Nelsen. 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:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Nelsen perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Nelsen 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. Nelsen. 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:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    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:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
    • Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
    • Abdominal Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

    Does Dr. Nelsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 363-7339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelsen accept in Saginaw, MI?

    Dr. Nelsen in Saginaw, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied National

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Physicians Health Plan (MI)

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Nelsen's office located?

    Dr. Kristin Nelsen's Primary Practice

    5570 State St Ste 2

    Saginaw, MI 48603

    (616) 363-7339

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    Dr. Kristin Nelsen's Practice 2

    1900 Columbus Ave

    Bay City, MI 48708

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    Dr. Kristin Nelsen's Practice 3

    3400 N Center Rd Ste 400

    Saginaw, MI 48603

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    What is Dr. Nelsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nelsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194796102.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelsen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelsen

    What is Dr. Kristin Nelsen's specialty?

    Dr. Nelsen is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Saginaw, MI. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Nelsen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kristin Nelsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nelsen is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw, Henry Ford Hospital, MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital 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 Kristin Nelsen accepting new patients in Saginaw, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Kristin Nelsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristin Nelsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office at (616) 363-7339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kristin Nelsen?

    Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office at (616) 363-7339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kristin Nelsen have?

    Dr. Kristin Nelsen is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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