Philip A Nelson, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Philip A Nelson is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Milwaukee, WI with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in physical medicine & rehabilitation, Philip a Nelson, MD is a long-established physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Milwaukee. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.47/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1155 N Mayfair Rd Spine Care Clinic at Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3421
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.47/100
Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better15.86%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+10.8 pts)
15.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
222
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
143
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
391
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$15 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Philip a Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Indiana University School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.
Taxonomy: 208100000X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Care With Philip a Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Philip a Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Milwaukee 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 Philip a Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Milwaukee, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (414) 456-7199.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1155 N Mayfair Rd Spine Care Clinic at Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3421
Mailing Address
1155 N Mayfair Rd Spine Care Clinic at Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3421
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