Alex Jonathan Nelson, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

(201) 262-7246Murray, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Alex Jonathan Nelson, M.D. has been part of the Murray medical community since 2010 in group practice. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 10 Pain Medicine providers in UTSee all Pain Medicine in Murray16+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 174dNPPES updated 2025-11-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5801 S Fashion Blvd Ste. 180, Murray, UT 84107-6159

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

35.55%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+30.4 pts)

35.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

391

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

317

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,398

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $109k

Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Alex Jonathan Nelson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2010

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 12, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

Pain MedicineInterventional Pain Medicine in MurrayAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 2010)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

274 N Main St, Logan, UT 84321-3915

Differs from practice location

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Alex Jonathan Nelson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Alex Jonathan Nelson for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Murray required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Alex Jonathan Nelson

NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Murray, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 262-7246.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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