Benjamin David Nelson, MD
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Benjamin David Nelson is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Duluth, MN with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Benjamin David Nelson, MD has practiced family medicine for 22+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
144
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
37
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
74
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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.
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.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of Minnesota Medical School
22 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2004)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Benjamin David Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Benjamin David Nelson for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Duluth 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 Benjamin David Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 786-3520.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
400 East 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
Mailing Address
400 East 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55805
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