Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Nelson, D.O.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Saint Cloud, MN

  • NPI 1043650575
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2055 15Th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 563031747
(320) 251-1432
fax (320) 251-7122

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 15, 2018
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #61983 · Florida #U03526

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043650575. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,515
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$187,614
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 302 290 $124
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 234 164 $88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 176 106 $38
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 143 82 $434
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 117 117 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 116 100 $63
92134 Imaging of retina 116 107 $39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $160
92025 Ct scan of cornea 92 74 $35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 48 39 $288

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Saint Cloud Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,568
Patients
1,020
Total drug cost
$88,244
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 682 154 $14,005
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 369 221 $20,052
Ofloxacin Generic 368 237 $5,751
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 337 206 $7,102
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 244 57 $8,115
Timolol Maleate Generic 231 61 $4,170
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 133 41 $5,987
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 46 15 $4,015
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 33 16 $441
Famciclovir Generic 27 0 $3,700

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joel Nelson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Nelson practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Saint Cloud, MN.
Where does Dr. Joel Nelson practice?
Dr. Joel Nelson practices at 2055 15Th St N, Saint Cloud, MN 563031747. Office phone: 3202511432.
What is Dr. Joel Nelson's NPI?
Dr. Joel Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043650575, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Nelson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.