Who is Dr. Nelsen, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Saint Cloud, MN?
What languages does Dr. Nelsen speak?
Dr. Nelsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Nelsen typically treat?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Nelsen 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. Nelsen. 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:
- Acquired Foot Deformity
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Shape Problems
- Foot Structural Issues
- Deformed Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M216X1: Other acquired deformities of right foot
- M216X2: Other acquired deformities of left foot
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
What procedures does a Foot & Ankle Surgeon like Dr. Nelsen typically perform?
As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Nelsen 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. Nelsen. 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:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
- Corns and Calluses
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Corn paring
- Callus debridement
- Hyperkeratotic lesion removal
CPT Codes:
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
Also known as:
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Does Dr. Nelsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 251-5444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelsen accept in Saint Cloud, MN?
Dr. Nelsen in Saint Cloud, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Jefferson Health
Medica Group
Medicare
UCare Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nelsen's office located?
Dr. Ashton Nelsen's Primary Practice
106 Doctors Park
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5444
What hospitals are Dr. Nelsen affiliated with?
Dr. Nelsen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nelsen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nelsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629488382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelsen