Steven J Nelson, MD
Steven J Nelson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Stockton, CA with over 52 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Steven J Nelson, MD has been part of the Stockton medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1974 and has 52+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5783dNPPES updated 2010-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.79%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.7 pts)
7.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
325
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
451
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,891
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $622k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 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 Steven J Nelson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1974
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine
52 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine (Class of 1974)
Mailing address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210008
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven J Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stockton 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 Steven J Nelson
NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Stockton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 957-7050.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2505 W Hammer Ln, Stockton, CA 95209-2839
Mailing Address
600 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-4201
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