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Dr. Yvonne Nelson, MD

Edison, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Family Medicine Specialist in Edison, NJ?

    Dr. Yvonne Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Edison, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. 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 (732) 494-4500.

    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 Family Medicine Specialist, 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 Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Malabsorption
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Nutrient Malabsorption
    • Digestive Malabsorption
    • Malabsorption Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Blocked Right Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax
    • Impacted Earwax Right Ear
    • Excessive Right Earwax
    • Right Earwax Impaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
    • H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder
    • Endocrine Disease
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Hormone Disorders
    • Metabolic Syndrome
    • Nutritional Deficiencies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8639: Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Which procedures does Dr. Nelson perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Yvonne 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 (732) 494-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Edison, NJ?

    Dr. Nelson in Edison, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Continental Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Total Plan Concepts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Yvonne Nelson's Primary Practice

    3 State Route 27 Ste 101

    Edison, NJ 08820

    (732) 494-4500

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    Dr. Yvonne Nelson's Practice 2

    3 Lincoln Hwy Ste 101

    Edison, NJ 08820

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    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 1518092055.

    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. Yvonne Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is a Family Medicine Specialist near Edison, NJ. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yvonne Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jfk University Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Yvonne Nelson accepting new patients in Edison, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Yvonne Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yvonne Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (732) 494-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yvonne Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (732) 494-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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