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Christian J. Nelson, PhD

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(Christian J. Nelson, PhD - MSK Psychologist)

(27 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychology, Oncology (Cancer Care), General Practice and Counseling

Professional interests include: sexual dysfunction, psychological support for cancer patients

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

(347) 966-3768

Christian J. Nelson, PhD is a psychologist in New York, NY specializing in psychology, oncology (cancer care), general practice and counseling. Christian J. Nelson, PhD is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and MEMORIAL PSYCHIATRY GROUP.

Office Locations

160 East 53rd Street Between 67th and 68th Streets
New York, NY 10022

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In The News

“"The therapy generally works by giving men a new framework to use to help them reduce avoidance of injections," said Christian J. Nelson, PhD, of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York...”—"Cognitive Therapy Boosts Penile Injection Compliance Post-Prostatectomy", MedPage Today, October 2021

“"There is a strong argument" that hormone deprivation therapy - also known as androgen deprivation therapy or ADT - is linked to "subtle but significant cognitive decline in men with prostate...”—"Prostate cancer therapy tied to cognitive decline", NBC News, July 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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individual therapy

In 2023, Christian J. Nelson, PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	201

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2013 were depression, cancer, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	256

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2014 were depression, cancer, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	245

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2015 were depression, cancer, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	73
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	266

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	19

**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 Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2016 were cancer, depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	213

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2017 were depression, cancer, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	72
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	196

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2018 were cancer, depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	180

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2019 were cancer, depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	69

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	298

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2020 were cancer, depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	238

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2021 were cancer, high cholesterol, depression and hypertension.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	270

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2022 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	308

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Christian J. Nelson, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated as a psychologist in New York, NY were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	242

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Christian J. Nelson, PhD treated were cancer, depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	68

Education & Training

He completed residency at Kings County Hospital Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Residency: Kings County Hospital Center

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Christian J. Nelson, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

MEMORIAL PSYCHIATRY GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Christian J. Nelson, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO), Magnacare, Emblem Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP, Fidelis Medicare Advantage, Healthsmart, Aetna, United Healthcare, Tricare, Oxford, Straight NY Medicaid, Healthfirst, Cigna, Qualcare, MVP, Connecticare, First Health, Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS, World Trade Center Health Program (WTC), Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ, Empire Essential, Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits, Blue Cross Blue Shield New York, Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, UMR, Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare), Carrum Health and Blue Cross Health Plus.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Christian J. Nelson, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

Magnacare

Emblem Medicare Advantage

Oscar

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

Healthsmart

Aetna

United Healthcare

Tricare

Oxford

Straight NY Medicaid

Healthfirst

Cigna

Qualcare

MVP

Connecticare

First Health

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

Empire Essential

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

UMR

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

Carrum Health

Blue Cross Health Plus

Ratings & Reviews

Christian J. Nelson, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Christian J. Nelson, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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Biography

Dr. Christian Nelson's areas of specialization are general practice, oncology (cancer care), and psychology; he sees patients in New York, NY. In his practice, Dr. Nelson focuses on psychological support for cancer patients and sexual dysfunction. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. For his residency, Dr. Nelson trained at Kings County Hospital Center. Dr. Nelson is professionally affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has an open panel in New York, NY according to Yext.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD in 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Christian J. Nelson, PhD From 2013 - 2023

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