David Benjamin Nelson, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
David Benjamin Nelson, M.D. has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 13+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (class of 2013), he has been practicing for over 13 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
Older · 987dNPPES updated 2023-08-23 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879, Dallas, TX 75390-4000
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
20
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData 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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$291 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 David Benjamin Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 22, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879, Dallas, TX 75390-8879
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With David Benjamin Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Benjamin Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Dallas 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 David Benjamin Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 645-7700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Benjamin Nelson
Practice Location
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879, Dallas, TX 75390-4000
Mailing Address
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Stop 8879, Dallas, TX 75390-8879
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