Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Neilson, Clinical Geneticist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Derek Neilson, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Neilson graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at CEME/Lakeside Medical Center Program. Dr. Neilson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neilson’s office at (602) 933-4363.
Where did Dr. Neilson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CEME/Lakeside Medical Center Program
Medical School: Oregon Health And Science University School of Medicine,Portland, Or, United States | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Neilson speak?
Dr. Neilson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Neilson treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Neilson 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. Neilson. 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
- Autosomal Deletion Syndrome
- Other Chromosomal Abnormality
- Chromosomal Abnormality
- Genetic Disorder
- 22q11.2 deletion syndrome
- Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- Catch 22 Syndrome
- Autosomal Microdeletion
- Chromosome Deletion
- Genetic Deletion
- Rare Chromosome Disorder
- Atypical Chromosomal Condition
- Genetic Chromosome Problem
- Genetic Chromosome Disorder
- Chromosome Problem
- Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q9381: Velo-cardio-facial syndrome
- Q9389: Other deletions from the autosomes
- Q998: Other specified chromosome abnormalities
- Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Double-Jointedness
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M357: Hypermobility syndrome
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Macrocephaly
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Large head size
- Enlarged head
- Big head syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q753: Macrocephaly
Also known as:
- Joint Derangement
- Joint Disorder
- Joint Dysfunction
- Joint Instability
ICD-10 Codes:
- M249: Joint derangement, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- hEDS
- EDS Type 3
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7962: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Neilson perform as a Clinical Geneticist?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Derek Neilson may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Neilson's office.
Does Dr. Neilson accept my insurance?
Dr. Neilson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 933-4363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Neilson accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Neilson 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Mercy Care Plan
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Where is Dr. Neilson's office located?
Dr. Derek Neilson's Primary Practice
1920 E Cambridge Ave Ste 304
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 933-4363
What is Dr. Neilson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Neilson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548293822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neilson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Neilson
What is Dr. Derek Neilson's specialty?
Dr. Neilson is a Clinical Geneticist near Phoenix, AZ. A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders. Contact Dr. Neilson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Neilson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Neilson is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Derek Neilson accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Derek Neilson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Neilson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Neilson's office at (602) 933-4363 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Neilson?
Please contact Dr. Neilson's office at (602) 933-4363 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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