Joel Nelson

Specialist

(412) 605-3000Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Joel Nelson has practiced specialist for 38+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data).

1 of 138 Specialist providers in PASee all Specialist in Pittsburgh38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1855dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

5200 Centre Ave Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300

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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Hypertension
56%

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

Arthritis
36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

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 · 1988

    Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1988)

Virtual Specialist Care With Joel Nelson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Joel Nelson for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Joel Nelson

Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 605-3000.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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