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Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD

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(Nathaniel J. Nelms, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon)

(310 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

192 Tilley Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403-4440

(802) 847-6000

Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD is an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center, University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Medical Group.

Office Locations

192 Tilley Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403-4440

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total hip replacement

In 2023, Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Vermont.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Vermont.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2012 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	116
injections	42
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2013 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	428
injections	74
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	56
reconstructive surgery	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	34
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2014 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
doctor visit	495
injections	116
joint surgery	77
lower extremity surgery	77
reconstructive surgery	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	43
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2014

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2015 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	101
doctor visit	541
injections	101
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	83
reconstructive surgery	83

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	430
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	64
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2016 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	604
injections	92
joint surgery	105
lower extremity surgery	105
reconstructive surgery	105
revision surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	53
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2017 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	663
injections	81
joint surgery	114
lower extremity surgery	114
reconstructive surgery	114

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	50
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	105
doctor visit	636
injections	105
joint surgery	95
lower extremity surgery	95
reconstructive surgery	95

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	46
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2019 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	66
doctor visit	552
injections	66
joint surgery	115
lower extremity surgery	115
reconstructive surgery	115

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	44
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2020 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	356
injections	25
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	87
reconstructive surgery	87

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	32
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	554
injections	70
joint surgery	106
lower extremity surgery	106
reconstructive surgery	106

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	36
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	523
injections	59
joint surgery	93
lower extremity surgery	93
reconstructive surgery	93

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	30
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD treated as an orthopedist in South Burlington, VT were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	497
injections	75
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	85
revision surgery	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	424
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	39
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	212

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center, University of Vermont Medical Center

UVM Medical 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.

Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, CIGNA Lifesource, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Anthem, CHAMPVA, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

CIGNA Lifesource

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Anthem

CHAMPVA

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 310 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathaniel Jonathan Nelms, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in South Burlington, VT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$4,220 Mako $1,650	HIPS $1,559	TRIDENT $399	MAKOplasty $226	KNEES $166	Other $219
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$3,002 TRIGEN InterTAN $894	Sports Med Hip $858	Journey PFJ $661	Recon Hips $266	TRIGEN Femoral (FAN/TAN/Meta Nail) $254	Other $68
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,822 Ortho-Hips $1,133	Hip $708	Orthopaedics $205	$777
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$2,297 REDAPT $1,310	Journey II $276	$711
Zimmer Holding Inc	$1,732 Knee $1,732
Other	$1,688 AQUAMANTYS $664	ALL $369	MPO Medial Pivot Knee $123	AccuFill $67	$465

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$12,687
Food and Beverage	$2,610
Consulting Fee	$465

Biography

Dr. Nathaniel Nelms specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nelms's education and training includes medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to honor Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. He is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. The University of Vermont Health Network reports that Dr. Nelms is accepting new patients at his office in South Burlington, VT.

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