Tyler Freedell Nelson, MD

Family Medicine

Tyler Freedell Nelson is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bellingham, WA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(360) 676-9336Bellingham, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Tyler Freedell Nelson, MD has practiced family medicine for 8+ years, working in group practice. A Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine graduate since 2018, he brings 8+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,016 Family Medicine providers in WASee all Family Medicine in Bellingham8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1705dNPPES updated 2021-09-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 120, Bellingham, WA 98225-1906

Fax: (360) 676-2567
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.06%

Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)

3.06% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.6%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)

Better than 79% of reporting doctors in Washington

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

212

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

379

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,135

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $307k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-20%)50%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$101 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Tyler Freedell Nelson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2018

    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 20, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 8 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (Class of 2018)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

709 W Orchard Dr Ste 4, Bellingham, WA 98225-1766

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Tyler Freedell Nelson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Tyler Freedell Nelson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bellingham 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 Tyler Freedell Nelson

NPI records show Dr. Nelson as active with telehealth listed in Bellingham, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (360) 676-9336.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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