Lori Jane Nelson, APRN, BC, CNS
Lori Jane Nelson is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lori Jane Nelson, APRN, BC, CNS has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 39+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Chicago area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7435 W Talcott Ave Pir, Chicago, IL 60631-3707
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
16
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
252
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $39k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — 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 (+46%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
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.
Board certified · Feb 3, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Taxonomy: 364S00000X
Mailing address
1708 N Orchard St Townhouse C, Chicago, IL 60614-2070
Differs from practice location
Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Lori Jane Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lori Jane Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Chicago 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 Lori Jane Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (773) 774-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lori Jane Nelson
Practice Location
7435 W Talcott Ave Pir, Chicago, IL 60631-3707
Mailing Address
1708 N Orchard St Townhouse C, Chicago, IL 60614-2070
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