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Orthopedic Surgery

Charles L. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Philadelphia, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Charles L. Nelson, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Philadelphia, PA. NPI 1841228343. 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 Charles L. 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
34Years since medical school (graduated 1992)
Perelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Penn - Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Charles L. Nelson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Charles L. Nelson at 3 hospitals: Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Charles L. Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Radnor, PA and Philadelphia, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Charles L. Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Charles L. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. 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 Charles L. Nelson?
(610) 902-2020, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Charles L. Nelson's NPI number?
1841228343. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Charles L. Nelson works

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

Group practices

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

  • University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Radnor

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Radnor, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year1992
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841228343
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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