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Dr. Paul Nelsen, MD

Dr. Paul Nelsen, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Ripon, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelsen, Family Medicine Specialist in Ripon, WI?

    Dr. Paul Nelsen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ripon, WI. He is board certified. Dr. Nelsen completed his residency at St Michael Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Nelsen is fluent in English, 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.

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

    • Residency: St Michael Hosp, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne

    Is Dr. Nelsen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Nelsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    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 Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelsen typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine 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.

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nelsen typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine 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.

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Nelsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelsen accept in Ripon, WI?

    Dr. Nelsen in Ripon, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Quartz Health Solutions

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Nelsen's office located?

    Dr. Paul Nelsen's Primary Practice

    1080 W Fond du Lac St

    Ripon, WI 54971

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    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 1699767301.

    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. Paul Nelsen's specialty?

    Dr. Nelsen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ripon, WI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Paul Nelsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nelsen is affiliated with Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah, Thedacare Medical Center - Berlin, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Appleton 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Paul Nelsen accepting new patients in Ripon, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Nelsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Nelsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Nelsen?

    Please contact Dr. Nelsen's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nelsen's office located?

    Dr. Nelsen's office is located in Ripon, WI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Nelsen have?

    Dr. Paul Nelsen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.