About
JAMES NELSON, MD is an orthopedic surgery located at 111 17TH AVE E STE 101 in ALEXANDRIA, MN.
James Nelson is one of 11 orthopedic providers listed in ALEXANDRIA, MN on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 52% of James Nelson's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was knee work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 26 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
3
Medicare patients
49
busiest single service
Care setting
52% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
72
26 patients · near the state median of 60
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
24
22 patients · near the state median of 26
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
22
21 patients · near the state median of 20
Training and practice
James Nelson has been in practice since 2009, after graduating from Creighton University School of Medicine.
- Practices with Alomere Health (123 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Alomere Health, Centracare - Benson, Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital, Glacial Ridge Hospitaland 1 more
Registry record
Registered subspecialty
- Licensed in Minnesota
- Practices within a group or organization
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
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