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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 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 a Retina Specialist like Dr. Nelsen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Nelsen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
- Retinal reattachment surgery
- Eye surgery for detached retina
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal 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;
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), 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:
- Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
- Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
- Macular Hole Repair
- Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
- Internal Limiting Membrane Removal
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)
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)
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.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Promedica Health Systems
State of Ohio
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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.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Philip Nelsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nelsen is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Anne Hospital, Promedica Toledo 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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