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Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(40 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: shoulder instability, sports health

8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

(952) 831-8742

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Minneapolis, MN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians, TRIA and TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC.

Office Locations

2512 S 7th Street Department of Orthopaedics, R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 273-1177

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8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

(952) 831-8742

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In The News

“In his position within the University of Minnesota's Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Bradley Nelson mainly focuses on the intricacies of knee and shoulder injuries.”—"Meet Bradley Nelson, the doctor guiding U athletics through COVID-19", The Minnesota Daily , July 2020

“His surgery was performed by Dr. Brad Nelson at TRIA Orthopaedic Center.”—"Wild's Marco Scandella undergoes successful hip surgery", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2017

“Dr. Bradley Nelson, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, said a stress reaction is generally not a serious injury.”—"Leg injury shelves Mauer", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, March 2007

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Minneapolis, MN during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	63
diabetes management	22
doctor visit	19
lab tests	133
preventive care	58
thyroid function tests	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Minneapolis, MN were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	63
diabetes management	22
doctor visit	19
lab tests	133
preventive care	58
thyroid function tests	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	5

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Fitzsimons Army Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery-Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

TRIA

TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Minneapolis, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,055 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $1,549	$3,506
DJO, LLC	$347 $347
Gemini Medical LLC	$227 $227
Stryker Corporation	$156 Tritanium $142	ICONIX $14
Foundation Medical, LLC	$127 $127
Other	$291 XARELTO $118	TRUESPAN $91	NOVOCART 3D $44	Monster Screw System $39

**Types of Payments**
Education	$4,772
Food and Beverage	$1,431

Research Payments

Dr. Bradley James Nelson, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $51,813.

Biography

Dr. Bradley Nelson is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Minneapolis, MN and Bloomington, MN. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Minnesota Medical School and performed his residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Nelson's clinical interests encompass shoulder instability and sports health. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Nelson include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors. He is affiliated with TRIA. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Bloomington, MN.