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Dr. Steven Nelson, MD

Dr. Steven Nelson, MD

Phoenix, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Steven Nelson, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (602) 494-5050.

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

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut | University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nelson board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Nelson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?

    Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nelson treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), 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:

    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3492: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • Z3491: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
    • Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • First-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
    • Postpartum Care
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Minor vaginal tear
    • Superficial perineal laceration
    • First degree tear after birth
    • Moderate vaginal tear
    • Second degree tear after birth
    • Perineal muscle tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O700: First degree perineal laceration during delivery
    • O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Undiagnosed birth defects
    • Unidentified fetal anomalies
    • General fetal developmental issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O359XX9: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, other fetus

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Other Irregular Menstruation
    • Menstruation
    • Unusual Periods
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems
    • Other Menstrual Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N925: Other specified irregular menstruation

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Nuchal cord without compression
    • Loose cord around neck
    • Cord wrapped around neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Nelson 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. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Routine Pregnancy and Vaginal Delivery Care
    • Comprehensive Obstetric Care
    • Prenatal and Postpartum Care
    • Vaginal Birth Management
    • Routine Maternity Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59400: Routine obstetric care including antepartum care, vaginal delivery (with or without episiotomy, and/or forceps) and postpartum care

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 494-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Phoenix, AZ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Easy Choice Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Steven Nelson's Primary Practice

    11209 N Tatum Blvd Ste 255

    Phoenix, AZ 85028

    (602) 494-5050

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    Dr. Steven Nelson's Practice 2

    4530 N 32nd St Ste 100

    Phoenix, AZ 85018

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    Dr. Steven Nelson's Practice 3

    1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 361

    Oro Valley, AZ 85755

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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 1902890064.

    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. Steven Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Phoenix, AZ. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Steven Nelson accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

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

    Does Dr. Steven Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (602) 494-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (602) 494-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Nelson have?

    Dr. Steven Nelson is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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