Lee A Nelson, LCSW
Lee A Nelson is a Clinical Social Worker based in Independence, MO with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 35 years in social work, Lee a Nelson, LCSW is a long-established clinical social worker in Independence. She has been in practice for 35+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3031 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO 64057-2334
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
40
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 Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
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.
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Virtual Social Work Care With Lee a Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lee a Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Independence 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 Lee a Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Independence, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (816) 373-9240.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lee a Nelson
Practice Location
3031 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO 64057-2334
Mailing Address
3031 M 291 Frontage Rd, Independence, MO 64057-2334
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