PN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelsen, Retina Specialist in Toledo, OH?
Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Toledo, OH with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nelsen graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nelsen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelsen’s office at (419) 578-4367.
Where did Dr. Nelsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Ophthalmology; Northwestern Mem Hosp, Ophthalmology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Albany Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Nelsen board certified as a Retina Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Nelsen speak?
Dr. Nelsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nelsen treat?
As a Retina Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Exudative AMD
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Diabetic Eye Swelling
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Macular Swelling
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does Dr. Nelsen perform?
As a Retina Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Injection into Eye Capsule
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
- Tenon's Capsule Injection
- Periocular Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
- 67515: Injection of medication or other substance into Tenon's capsule
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Scleral Buckling)
- Removal of Eye Implant (Back of Eye)
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Scleral Buckling Surgery
- Retinal Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
- Intraocular Implant Removal
- Posterior Segment Implant Extraction
- Eye Device Removal Surgery
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67107: Repair of retinal detachment; scleral buckling (such as lamellar scleral dissection, imbrication or encircling procedure), including, when performed, implant, cryotherapy, photocoagulation, and drainage of subretinal fluid
- 67121: Removal of implanted material, posterior segment; intraocular
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Endolaser Treatment
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Laser
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Diabetic Retinopathy Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)
- 67040: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with endolaser panretinal photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Gas Injection
- Pneumatic Retinopexy
- Gas Bubble for Retinal Detachment
- Retina Reattachment Surgery
- Eye Detachment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 67110: Repair of retinal detachment; by injection of air or other gas (eg, pneumatic retinopexy)
Also known as:
- Retinal Laser Treatment
- Retinal Photocoagulation
- Laser for Retinal Tear
- Retinal Detachment Prevention Laser
CPT Codes:
- 67145: Prophylaxis of retinal detachment (eg, retinal break, lattice degeneration) without drainage; photocoagulation
Does Dr. Nelsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 578-4367 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelsen accept in Toledo, OH?
Dr. Nelsen in Toledo, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Nelsen's office located?
Dr. Philip Nelsen's Primary Practice
2865 N Reynolds Rd Ste 230
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 578-4367
What is Dr. Nelsen's NPI number?An 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 1982606109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelsen
What is Dr. Philip Nelsen's specialty?
Dr. Nelsen is a Retina Specialist near Toledo, OH. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Nelsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Philip Nelsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelsen is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Parkview Bryan Hospital 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
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Is Philip Nelsen accepting new patients in Toledo, OH?
Yes, Dr. Philip Nelsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philip Nelsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office at (419) 578-4367 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philip Nelsen?
Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office at (419) 578-4367 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Nelsen have?
Dr. Philip Nelsen is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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