Sandra Bliss Nelson, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Sandra Bliss Nelson is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Boston, MA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Sandra Bliss Nelson, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Boston, MA. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Massachusetts General Hospital; Grj504, Boston, MA 02114-2621
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
92
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
565
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $351k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
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 · 1997
Duke University School of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Sandra Bliss Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra Bliss Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boston 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 Sandra Bliss Nelson
Dr. Nelson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 726-3816.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandra Bliss Nelson
Practice Location
55 Fruit St Massachusetts General Hospital; Grj504, Boston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address
55 Fruit St Massachusetts General Hospital; Grj504, Boston, MA 02114-2621
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