Matthew Edward Nielsen, M.D.
Matthew Edward Nielsen is an Urology specialist based in Chapel Hill, NC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 24 years in urology, Matthew Edward Nielsen, M.D. is a long-established urologist in Chapel Hill. Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (class of 2002), he has been practicing for over 24 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
Unc Chapel Hill Dept of Surgery Urology: Campus Box 7235, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
186
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
46
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$165 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Matthew Edward Nielsen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 31, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Virtual Urology Care With Matthew Edward Nielsen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matthew Edward Nielsen for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Chapel Hill 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 Matthew Edward Nielsen
NPI records show Dr. Nielsen as active with telehealth listed in Chapel Hill, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 843-8733.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Matthew Edward Nielsen
Practice Location
Unc Chapel Hill Dept of Surgery Urology: Campus Box 7235, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Mailing Address
Unc Chapel Hill Dept of Surgery Urology: Campus Box 7235, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
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