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Who is Dr. Nelles, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. David Nelles, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nelles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelles’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelles’s office at (925) 939-8585.
What languages does Dr. Nelles speak?
Dr. Nelles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nelles treat?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Nelles 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. Nelles. 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:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Neck Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
- Slipped Disc in Neck
- Herniated Disc in Neck
- Cervical Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
- M5020: Other cervical disc displacement, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease with Back Pain
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbar Disc Degeneration
- Discogenic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M51360: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region with discogenic back pain only
Also known as:
- Disease-Related Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Spontaneous Fracture
- Fragility Fracture
- Pathologic Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8468XA: Pathological fracture in other disease, other site, initial encounter for fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Nelles perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?
As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. David Nelles may include:
- Allograft Reconstruction
- Ankle Second Opinion
- Arthrodesis
- Arthropathy
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage Transplantation
- Casting and Splinting
- Deformity Correction (Post Trauma)
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nelles' office.
Does Dr. Nelles accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-8585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelles accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Nelles in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
San Francisco Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelles' office located?
Dr. David Nelles' Primary Practice
1 Shrader St Ste 600
San Francisco, CA 94117
(925) 939-8585
What is Dr. Nelles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nelles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760710610.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelles
What is Dr. David Nelles's specialty?
Dr. Nelles is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Nelles to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Nelles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nelles is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ucsf Health St. Marys 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
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Is David Nelles accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. David Nelles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Nelles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelles's office at (925) 939-8585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Nelles?
Please contact Dr. Nelles's office at (925) 939-8585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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