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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Alison Nelson, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (617) 414-4290.
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nelson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nelson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alison Nelson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (617) 414-4290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nelson in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Healthfirst New York
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Alison Nelson's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-4290
What hospitals are Dr. Nelson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nelson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?A 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 1083095137.
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. Alison Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is Dr. Alison Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Boston 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Alison Nelson accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Alison Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alison Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (617) 414-4290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alison Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (617) 414-4290 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Nelson's office is located in Boston, MA.
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