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Dr. Richard Nelson, MD

Anesthesiologist

Menlo Park, CA

53 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Anesthesiologist in Menlo Park, CA?

    Dr. Richard Nelson, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Menlo Park, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 53 years. Dr. Nelson graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (650) 903-9500.

    Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nelson typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nelson typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Nelson may include:

    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 (650) 903-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Menlo Park, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Richard Nelson's Primary Practice

    1422 El Camino Real

    Menlo Park, CA 94025

    (650) 903-9500

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    Dr. Richard Nelson's Practice 2

    2500 Grant Rd

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. Richard Nelson's Practice 3

    815 Pollard Rd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nelson affiliated with?

    Dr. Nelson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital,Los Gatos, CA
    El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital,Los Gatos, CA
    El Camino Health - Mountain View Hospital,Mountain View, CA

    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 1902003700.

    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. Richard Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is an Anesthesiologist near Menlo Park, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    No, Dr. Nelson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital, El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital, El Camino Health - Mountain View 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 Dr. Richard Nelson accepting new patients in Menlo Park, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Richard Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (650) 903-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (650) 903-9500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Nelson's offices are located in Menlo Park, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Los Gatos, CA.