Shawn Keith Nelson, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
With over 30 years in psychiatry & neurology, Shawn Keith Nelson, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Bristol. Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5038dNPPES updated 2012-07-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3183 W State St Suite 1201, Bristol, TN 37620-1712
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.6%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Tennessee0.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
329
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
423
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,361
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.82M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.7k received from industry
171 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Shawn Keith Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Medical College of Wisconsin
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 1996)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shawn Keith Nelson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shawn Keith Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bristol 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 Shawn Keith Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Bristol, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 764-0987.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shawn Keith Nelson
Practice Location
3183 W State St Suite 1201, Bristol, TN 37620-1712
Mailing Address
3183 W State St Suite 1201, Bristol, TN 37620-1712
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