Joan Nelson, ARNP
Joan Nelson is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Wenatchee, WA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in nursing, Joan Nelson, ARNP is a long-established critical care medicine specialist in Wenatchee. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 31 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better23.9%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-58.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
141
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
201
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
615
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $441k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LC0200X
Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Joan Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joan Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Wenatchee 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 Joan Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wenatchee, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 663-8711.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joan Nelson
Practice Location
820 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
Mailing Address
820 N Chelan Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2028
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