Joel Nelson
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).
Older · 1855dNPPES updated 2021-04-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5200 Centre Ave Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
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 · 1988
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5200 Centre Ave Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1300
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