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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelson, Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (404) 251-8796.
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 a Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Nearsightedness
- Farsightedness
- Astigmatism
- Refractive Errors
- Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
- Myopia
- Difficulty Seeing Far Away
- Blurry Distance Vision
- Hyperopia
- Long-sightedness
- Hypermetropia
- Irregular Cornea
- Blurred Vision
- Distorted Vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5213: Myopia, bilateral
- H5203: Hypermetropia, bilateral
- H52223: Regular astigmatism, bilateral
Also known as:
- Walleye
- Esotropia
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Intermittent Eye Turn
- Vertical Eye Misalignment
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
- Crossed Eyes
- Convergent Strabismus
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Intermittent heterotropia
- Occasional eye deviation
- Intermittent squint
- Vertical strabismus
- One eye higher than the other
- Hypertropia
- Hypotropia
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5030: Unspecified intermittent heterotropia
- H5022: Vertical strabismus, left eye
Also known as:
- Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Eye Exam with Issues
- Abnormal Vision Test
- Eye Doctor Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- Pink Eye
- Eyelid and Eye Inflammation
- Lid-Conjunctiva Inflammation
- Blepharitis and Conjunctivitis
- Eyelid and Eye Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- H10503: Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
Also known as:
- Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Vision Screening
- Hearing Screening
- Eye and Ear Check-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders
Also known as:
- Retina Disorder in Premature Babies
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- ROP
- Premature Infant Eye Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35103: Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Oculomotor Nerve Palsy
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Third Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Oculomotor Nerve Paralysis
- CN III Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4902: Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, left eye
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Optic Atrophy
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic neuropathy
- Wasting of the optic nerve
- Damaged optic nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
Which procedures does Dr. Nelson perform as a Ophthalmologist?
As a Ophthalmologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Daniel Nelson may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
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 (404) 251-8796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Nelson in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
Dr. Daniel Nelson's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(404) 251-8796
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 1558895227.
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. Daniel Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Ophthalmologist near New Orleans, LA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Daniel Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Daniel Nelson accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (404) 251-8796 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (404) 251-8796 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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