RN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Otologist & Neurotologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Rick Nelson is an Otologist & Neurotologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, 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 (317) 278-1259.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nelson?
Dr. Rick Nelson is a highly-rated, board-certified Otologist & Neurotologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nelson empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannoma, Cholesteatoma, Cochlear Implants, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Indianapolis/IN community, Dr. Nelson is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Iowa Medical School
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 an Otologist & Neurotologist, 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:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
- Nerve hearing loss
- Inner ear hearing loss
- Permanent hearing loss
- Sound Conduction Hearing Loss
- Middle Ear Hearing Loss
- Outer Ear Hearing Loss
- Sound transmission hearing loss
- Outer or middle ear hearing loss
- Temporary hearing loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
- H905: Unspecified sensorineural hearing loss
- H9011: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, right ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H9012: Conductive hearing loss, unilateral, left ear, with unrestricted hearing on the contralateral side
- H900: Conductive hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Spontaneous Brain Fluid Leak
- CSF Leak from Brain
- Spontaneous CSF Rhinorrhea
- Brain Fluid Leak
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9601: Cranial cerebrospinal fluid leak, spontaneous
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
As an Otologist & Neurotologist, Dr. Nelson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:
- Eardrum Repair with Middle Ear Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Hearing Bone Reconstruction
- Eardrum Repair Surgery
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair
- Stapedectomy
- Petrous Apicectomy with Radical Mastoidectomy
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Repair with Mastoidectomy and Bone Reconstruction
- Complete Mastoidectomy
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoid Surgery
- Middle Ear Repair
- Ear Drum Reconstruction (without Ossicular Chain)
- Tympanoplasty with Ossicular Reconstruction
- Middle Ear Surgery
- PORP/TORP Placement
- Hearing Bone Repair
- Tympanoplasty
- Eardrum Reconstruction
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Repair
- Stapedotomy
- Middle Ear Bone Surgery
- Hearing Restoration Surgery
- Petrous Bone Removal
- Mastoid Bone Surgery
- Inner Ear Bone Surgery
- Temporal Bone Resection
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Surgery
- Eardrum Reconstruction with Mastoidectomy
- Eardrum Repair without Ossicular Reconstruction
- Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Mastoid Bone Removal
- Ear Bone Surgery
- Radical Mastoidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 69635: Tympanoplasty with antrotomy or mastoidotomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy, middle ear surgery, and/or tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69633: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; with ossicular chain reconstruction and synthetic prosthesis (eg, partial ossicular replacement prosthesis [PORP], total ossicular replacement prosthesis [TORP])
- 69631: Tympanoplasty without mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, atticotomy and/or middle ear surgery), initial or revision; without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69646: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69660: Stapedectomy or stapedotomy with reestablishment of ossicular continuity, with or without use of foreign material;
- 69530: Petrous apicectomy including radical mastoidectomy
- 69643: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed wall, without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69641: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); without ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69642: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with ossicular chain reconstruction
- 69502: Mastoidectomy; complete
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Surgery
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant
- Bone-Anchored Hearing System Implant
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Device Implantation
- Hearing Implant Procedure
- Inner Ear Implant
- Osseointegrated hearing implant
- BAHA implant
- Skull hearing device
- Osseointegrated skull implant
- Bone conduction hearing implant
- Magnetic hearing aid implant
CPT Codes:
- 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy
- 69714: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with percutaneous attachment to external speech processor
- 69729: Implantation, osseointegrated implant, skull; with magnetic transcutaneous attachment to external speech processor, outside of the mastoid and resulting in removal of greater than or equal to 100 sq mm surface area of bone deep to the outer cranial cortex
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Eardrum and Mastoid Bone Repair with Ossicular Chain Reconstruction
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Canal Wall Tympanoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 69644: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); with intact or reconstructed canal wall, with ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Mastoid Cavity Cleaning
- Mastoidectomy Debridement
- Ear Canal Cleaning (Post-Surgery)
- Mastoid Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69220: Debridement, mastoidectomy cavity, simple (eg, routine cleaning)
Also known as:
- Ear Drum Repair with Mastoid Bone Removal
- Tympanoplasty with Mastoidectomy
- Middle Ear Reconstruction
- Radical Mastoidectomy
- Ear Drum and Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 69645: Tympanoplasty with mastoidectomy (including canalplasty, middle ear surgery, tympanic membrane repair); radical or complete, without ossicular chain reconstruction
Also known as:
- Derma-Fat-Fascia Graft
- Skin fat fascia graft
- Composite tissue graft
- Autologous fat graft
- Soft tissue graft
CPT Codes:
- 15770: Graft; derma-fat-fascia
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
- Complex Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 13120: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
Also known as:
- Small Skin Flap Surgery (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Rearrangement Procedure
- Small Defect Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 14020: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Implant Check-up and Programming
- Cochlear Implants
- Cochlear Implant Adjustment
- Hearing Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Device Tuning
- Cochlear Implant Diagnostic
- Hearing Implant Programming
CPT Codes:
- 92604: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; subsequent reprogramming
- 92603: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, age 7 years or older; with programming
Also known as:
- Hearing Test for Implanted Device
- Hearing Evaluation for Implanted Device
- Tympanometry
- Hearing Tests for Adults
- Hearing Tests for Children
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation
- Auditory Implant Assessment
- Post-Implant Hearing Test
- Auditory function assessment for implants
- Cochlear implant candidacy evaluation
- Post-implant hearing check
- Impedance Audiometry
- Middle Ear Test
- Ear Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 92626: Evaluation of auditory function for surgically implanted device(s) candidacy or postoperative status of a surgically implanted device(s); first hour
- 92627: Evaluation of auditory function for surgically implanted device(s) candidacy or postoperative status of a surgically implanted device(s); each additional 15 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 92567: Tympanometry (impedance testing)
Also known as:
- Cochlear Implant Reprogramming (Child)
- Cochlear Implants
- Pediatric Cochlear Implant Adjustment
- Child Hearing Implant Reprogramming
- Cochlear Implant Mapping (Child)
CPT Codes:
- 92602: Diagnostic analysis of cochlear implant, patient younger than 7 years of age; subsequent reprogramming
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
- Autogenous ear cartilage graft
- Nose cartilage reconstruction
- Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
- Cartilage transplant for nose/ear
CPT Codes:
- 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 278-1259 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Nelson in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Rick Nelson's Primary Practice
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 278-1259
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 1720287139.
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. Rick Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Otologist & Neurotologist near Indianapolis, IN. An otolaryngologist specializing in otology and neurotology treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including hearing and balance disorders. Their advanced training focuses on the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and the underlying causes of ear-related conditions. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rick Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital 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
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Is Rick Nelson accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Rick Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rick Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (317) 278-1259 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rick Nelson?
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