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Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD

(Dr. Eric William Nelson, MD)

(72 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School (2000)

Professional interests include: hip problems, elbow problems, wrist problems, and more.

111 17th Avenue E Suite 101
Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 762-1144

Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD is affiliated with DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

111 17th Avenue E Suite 101
Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 762-1144

(320) 762-1935

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2800 1st Street S Suite 220
Willmar, MN 56201

(320) 214-7355

(320) 214-7356

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“ST. PAUL - Dr. Eric Nelson with Alomere Health in Alexandria was among four hospital and health system trustees from across Minnesota who were recognized for earning certification through the...”—"Dr. Eric Nelson with Alomere Health honored by Minnesota Hospital Association", Echo Press, January 2023

“Heartland Orthopedic surgeon Eric Nelson was serving his country at the Air Force Theater Hospital at Balad Air Base in Iraq from 2004-09 when a patient was brought in with several injuries all...”—"Alexandria othorpedic surgeon details unique career path", Echo Press, December 2019

“Injuries evolve over time Minnesotan Eric Nelson, a lieutenant colonel and orthopedic surgeon currently stationed in Colorado Springs, Colo., sees the same violence in the wounds he treats.”—"The trauma of war: Daily life at a U.S. hospital unit in Iraq | MinnPost", Minn Post, January 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

total hip replacement

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, total hip replacement, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint surgery

knee X-ray

reconstructive surgery

By Affordability:

hip surgery

rotator cuff repair

shoulder arthroplasty

shoulder reconstruction

shoulder replacement

total shoulder replacement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD performed more joint surgery, knee X-ray, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hip surgery, rotator cuff repair, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, and total shoulder replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD performed more lower extremity surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, knee replacement, rotator cuff surgery, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	193
emergency care	15
hip imaging	20
injections	51
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	76
pelvic imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	102

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2013 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
doctor visit	164
injections	58
musculoskeletal imaging	42
pelvic imaging	20
X-rays	62

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	107
injections	21
musculoskeletal imaging	41
pelvic imaging	18
X-rays	59

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	19
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	157
injections	48
musculoskeletal imaging	24
pelvic imaging	18
X-rays	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	196

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	50
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	148
injections	48
musculoskeletal imaging	41
X-rays	41

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	189
injections	67
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	11
X-rays	23

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	112
injections	37
musculoskeletal imaging	26
X-rays	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	83

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	23
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
doctor visit	309
injections	96
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	94
reconstructive surgery	15
X-rays	94

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	35
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
doctor visit	254
injections	99
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	98
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	98

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
doctor visit	346
injections	106
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	146
reconstructive surgery	23
X-rays	146

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	93
doctor visit	313
hospital care	12
injections	93
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	47
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	136
reconstructive surgery	59
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	136

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	35
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Alexandria, MN were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	65
doctor visit	208
emergency care	15
hip imaging	20
hospital care	12
injections	65
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	20
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	67
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	23
X-rays	75

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	77
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	27
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2000. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2000)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DOUGLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Alexandria, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$8,326 $8,326
STERIS Corporation	$2,380 HARMONYAIR M-SERIES SURGICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM $2,380
Stryker Corporation	$1,730 Mako $1,664	Gamma $66
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$840 Extremities $825	Ortho-Shoulder $16
Gemini Medical LLC	$270 $270
Other	$44 ROSA $44

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$7,082
Education	$4,724
Food and Beverage	$1,784

Biography

Dr. Eric Nelson's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Areas of expertise for Dr. Nelson include knee problems, hand problems, and wrist problems. Dr. Nelson is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric W. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

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