MN
26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nelson, Neurologist in Willmar, MN?
Dr. Merlin Nelson, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Willmar, MN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Nelson completed his residency at Henry Ford Hosp, Clinical Neurophysiology; Henry Ford Hosp, Neurology; Oakwood Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelson’s office at (320) 231-5000.
Where did Dr. Nelson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hosp, Clinical Neurophysiology; Henry Ford Hosp, Neurology; Oakwood Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Nelson board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Merlin Nelson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nelson speak?
Dr. Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nelson treat?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Skin Numbness
- Bilateral Median Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
- Median Nerve Injury in Both Arms
- Bilateral Median Neuropathy
- Both Arm Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
- G5613: Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Dystonia
- Muscle Spasm Disorder
- Involuntary Muscle Contractions
- Movement Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G248: Other dystonia
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Other Tremor Disorder
- Tremor
- Atypical Tremor
- Unusual Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G252: Other specified forms of tremor
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nelson perform?
As a Neurologist, 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:
- Greater Occipital Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Injection
- Headache Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia
CPT Codes:
- 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Does Dr. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 231-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelson accept in Willmar, MN?
Dr. Nelson in Willmar, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
Sanford Health
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelson's office located?
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 1588630800.
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. Merlin Nelson's specialty?
Dr. Nelson is a Neurologist near Willmar, MN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Nelson to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Merlin Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nelson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Fargo Va Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neurologist?
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Is Merlin Nelson accepting new patients in Willmar, MN?
Yes, Dr. Merlin Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merlin Nelson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (320) 231-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merlin Nelson?
Please contact Dr. Nelson's office at (320) 231-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Merlin Nelson have?
Dr. Merlin Nelson is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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