Scott Nelson, MD
Ophthalmology · Baton Rouge, LA
Scott Nelson, MD is a ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA with about 40 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyOphthalmology
- Medical schoolLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS (1986)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size10 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~619 patients across 1,938 services, avg age 75
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | 367 | $110 | See prices → |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 357 | $408 | See prices → |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 231 | $77 | See prices → |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | 125 | $130 | See prices → |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | 58 | $53 | See prices → |
| Imaging of retina | 50 | $34 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 40 | $81 | See prices → |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | 35 | $365 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.