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Orthopedic Surgery

Joseph Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Phoenix, AZ · Chandler, AZ · Gilbert, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Joseph Nelson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Phoenix, AZ, Chandler, AZ and Gilbert, AZ. NPI 1427438365. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joseph Nelson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
MaleGender (as listed)
SJHMC Physician ServicesGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joseph Nelson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joseph Nelson at 3 hospitals: Arizona Orthopedic and Surgical Specialty Hospital, Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joseph Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chandler, AZ. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joseph Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Joseph Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph 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 Joseph Nelson?
(480) 728-4470, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joseph Nelson's NPI number?
1427438365. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Joseph Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph Nelson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joseph Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joseph Nelson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • SJHMC Physician Services646 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Chandler

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chandler, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427438365
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians