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Dr. Lawrence Nelson, DO

Trauma Surgeon, Family Medicine Specialist, Critical Care Surgeon

Corpus Christi, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nelson, Trauma Surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX?

    Dr. Lawrence Nelson, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (361) 985-1221.

    What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nelson typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nelson typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Nelson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 985-1221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Corpus Christi, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Nelson's Primary Practice

    600 Elizabeth St

    Corpus Christi, TX 78404

    (361) 985-1221

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    Dr. Lawrence Nelson's Practice 2

    2606 Hospital Blvd

    Corpus Christi, TX 78405

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    What is Dr. Nelson's NPI number?A 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 1427035534.

    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. Lawrence Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Nelson is a Trauma Surgeon near Corpus Christi, TX.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Lawrence Nelson accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Lawrence Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (361) 985-1221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (361) 985-1221 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Nelson's office is located in Corpus Christi, TX.