In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Montana, Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD performed more flu shot, injections, intravenous (IV) infusion, and joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), intravenous infusion therapy, phlebotomy for lab tests, vaccines, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

blood draw

intravenous chemotherapy

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Montana, Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, blood draw, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2012 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	133
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	224
blood draw	86
chemotherapy	224
doctor visit	749
injections	133
minimally invasive procedures	224
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2013 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	100
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	275
blood draw	92
chemotherapy	275
doctor visit	840
injections	100
minimally invasive procedures	275
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	14
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	173
blood draw	98
chemotherapy	173
doctor visit	851
injections	117
minimally invasive procedures	291
preventive care	54
vaccines	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	15
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	167
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	235
blood draw	127
chemotherapy	235
doctor visit	939
injections	167
minimally invasive procedures	365
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	34
Less than 65	264

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	219
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	290
blood draw	207
chemotherapy	290
doctor visit	993
injections	219
minimally invasive procedures	488
preventive care	27
vaccines	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	18
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	262
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	304
blood draw	211
chemotherapy	304
doctor visit	1013
injections	262
minimally invasive procedures	544
preventive care	60
vaccines	60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	25
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	314
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	319
blood draw	309
chemotherapy	319
doctor visit	1070
injections	314
minimally invasive procedures	726
preventive care	162
vaccines	162

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	41
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	352
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	238
blood draw	314
chemotherapy	238
doctor visit	1065
injections	352
minimally invasive procedures	753
preventive care	73
vaccines	73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	36
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	258
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	237
blood draw	345
chemotherapy	237
doctor visit	914
injections	258
minimally invasive procedures	800
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	30
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	285
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	215
blood draw	349
chemotherapy	215
doctor visit	1083
injections	285
minimally invasive procedures	800
preventive care	46
vaccines	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	399

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	32
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration, injections and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	306
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	133
blood draw	301
chemotherapy	133
doctor visit	1138
injections	306
minimally invasive procedures	750
preventive care	50
vaccines	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	28
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, injections, aspiration and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	300
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	107
blood draw	299
chemotherapy	107
doctor visit	1143
injections	312
minimally invasive procedures	760
preventive care	34
vaccines	34

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	28
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Missoula, MT were minimally invasive procedures, injections, aspiration and chemotherapy.

aspiration	234
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	229
blood draw	228
chemotherapy	229
doctor visit	983
injections	235
minimally invasive procedures	564
preventive care	51
vaccines	51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	447
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	11
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	112
85 and over	25
Less than 65	114
65 to 74	234

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melody Nelsen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	6
Dementia	3

Education & Training

She has a state license in Montana.

Licensed In: Montana

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$832 Rinvoq $757	Skyrizi $40	Humira $36
AbbVie, Inc.	$382 Rinvoq $112	Humira $94	$175
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$331 BENLYSTA $331
Pfizer Inc.	$308 XELJANZ $292	PAXLOVID $16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$191 COSENTYX $191
Other	$175 Actemra $59	ORENCIA $28	Kineret $19	Otezla $18	OLUMIANT $16	Other $35

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,140
Education	$79

Biography

Dr. Melody Nelsen is a Missoula, MT physician who specializes in adult rheumatology. Dr. Nelsen attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

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