Christine F Nelson, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Christine F Nelson is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Lakewood, OH with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(216) 521-2228Lakewood, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christine F Nelson, CNS has practiced clinical nurse specialist for 36+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Ohio
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 8 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers in OHSee all Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lakewood36+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 3413dNPPES updated 2017-01-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1450 Belle Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107-4211

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

99.5%

Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.7 pts)

Top 5% of reporting doctors in Ohio

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

292

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

420

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,472

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $84k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

  2. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.

Taxonomy: 364S00000X

Education & Training

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 951101, Cleveland, OH 44193-0005

Differs from practice location

Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Christine F Nelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christine F Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Lakewood 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 Christine F Nelson

NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Lakewood, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 521-2228.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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