Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joel W. Nelson work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel W. Nelson at 1 hospital: Welia Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joel W. Nelson see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Saint Cloud, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joel W. Nelson's specialty?
- Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
- Does Joel W. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel W. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Joel W. Nelson?
- (320) 251-1432, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joel W. Nelson's NPI number?
- 1043650575. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joel W. Nelson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel W. Nelson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Welia HealthMora, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241367
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel W. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2055 15th St NSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 251‑1432
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel W. Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- St Cloud Eye Clinic PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043650575 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians