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Dr. Trevor Nelson, MD

La Jolla, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Trevor Nelson, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Nelson completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Diagnostic Radiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (858) 455-9100.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, Diagnostic Radiology; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il

    Is Dr. Nelson board certified in Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Trevor Nelson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
    • Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
    • General Observation for Excluded Conditions
    • Broad Diagnostic Observation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • GI Appliance Fitting
    • Digestive Device Adjustment
    • Enteral Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

    Which procedures does Dr. Nelson perform as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Trevor Nelson may include:

    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 (858) 455-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in La Jolla, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Trevor Nelson's Primary Practice

    9898 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 455-9100

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    Dr. Trevor Nelson's Practice 2

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Ste MC100C

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Trevor Nelson's Practice 3

    435 H St

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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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 1366494577.

    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. Trevor Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near La Jolla, CA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Explore Vascular & Interventional Radiologist with 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 Trevor Nelson accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Trevor Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (858) 455-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Trevor Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (858) 455-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Trevor Nelson have?

    Dr. Trevor Nelson is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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