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Ophthalmology

Daniel G. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Daniel G. Nelson, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in New Orleans, LA. NPI 1558895227. 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 Daniel G. 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
9Years since medical school (graduated 2017)
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Daniel G. Nelson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Daniel G. Nelson at 1 hospital: Ochsner Medical Center Acute. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Daniel G. Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in New Orleans, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Daniel G. Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Daniel G. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Daniel G. 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 Daniel G. Nelson?
(504) 842-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Daniel G. Nelson's NPI number?
1558895227. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Daniel G. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Daniel G. 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 Daniel G. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

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

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2017
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1558895227
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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