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Joel B. Nelson, MD

Works at hospitals in Greensburg, PA · Grove City, PA · Altoona, PA … · Pennsylvania

Summary

Joel B. Nelson, MD (Urology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Greensburg, PA, Grove City, PA and Altoona, PA and other places. NPI 1952379885. 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 Joel B. 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

UrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
University of Pittsburgh PhysiciansGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Joel B. Nelson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel B. Nelson at 5 hospitals: Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital, Grove City Medical Center, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford Memorial and UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Joel B. Nelson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 36 practice locations, including Pittsburgh, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Joel B. Nelson's specialty?
Medicare lists Urology as the primary specialty.
Does Joel B. Nelson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel B. 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 B. Nelson?
(412) 802-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Joel B. Nelson's NPI number?
1952379885. 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 B. Nelson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel B. 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 Joel B. Nelson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 36; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Pittsburgh

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNorthwestern University Feinberg Medical School
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1952379885
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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