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Dr. Nya Nelson, MD, PHD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Pediatric Pathologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Nya Nelson, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Pathologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (206) 987-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Pathologist like Dr. Nelson typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Pathologist, 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K35890: Other acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
    • Atypical Lung Cells
    • Lung Cytology Abnormal
    • Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Defects of Peripheral Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
    • Abnormalities of Outer Blood Vessels at Birth
    • Various Peripheral Vascular Anomalies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q278: Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Seattle, WA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Nya Nelson's Primary Practice

    4800 Sand Point Way NE

    Seattle, WA 98105

    (206) 987-2000

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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 1568817211.

    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. Nya Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is a Pediatric Pathologist near Seattle, WA.

    What does a Pediatric Pathologist do?

    A pediatric pathologist specializes in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that arise during fetal growth, infancy, and childhood development. This role requires a solid foundation in general pathology, a thorough understanding of normal growth and development, and extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Uw Medical Center - Montlake, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish First Hill Campus 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

    When to see a Pediatric Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Pathologist. Explore 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 Nya Nelson accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

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

    Does Dr. Nya Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nya Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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