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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Hospitalist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Samantha Nelson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (409) 747-0721.
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nelson treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
Which procedures does Dr. Nelson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samantha Nelson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nelson's office.
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 747-0721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Nelson in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Samantha Nelson's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 747-0721
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 1164043261.
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. Samantha Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Hospitalist near Galveston, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samantha Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Samantha Nelson accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (409) 747-0721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (409) 747-0721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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