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Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD

Accepting New Patients

(43 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Ophthalmology

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (1986)

160 Water Tower Court
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 757-8806

Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA specializing in general ophthalmology. He graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare, Atrium Health Navicent and AHN, The Medical Center.

Office Locations

AHN, The Medical Center

160 Water Tower Court
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 757-8806

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Piedmont Healthcare

160 Water Tower Court
Macon, GA 31210

(478) 757-8806

(478) 757-8667

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

eye procedures

intermediate eye exam

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, eye procedures, intermediate eye exam, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intravitreal drug injection

In 2023, Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD performed more intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

retinal photocoagulation

In 2012, Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD performed more retinal photocoagulation procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	92
eye procedures	4416
injections	715
photocoagulation	106
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	80
eye procedures	4689
injections	916
photocoagulation	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	152
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	145
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	51
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	77
eye procedures	4777
injections	903
photocoagulation	85
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	143
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	77
eye procedures	5290
injections	1201
photocoagulation	98
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	77

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	978

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1324
Black	304
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	602
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	302
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	51
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	68
eye procedures	5920
injections	1294
photocoagulation	110
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	708
Black	177
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	178
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	86
eye procedures	5428
injections	1232
photocoagulation	100
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	535

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	174
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	339
85 and over	184
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	80
eye procedures	5501
injections	1254
photocoagulation	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	417
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	191
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	100
eye procedures	5803
injections	1364
photocoagulation	119
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	100

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	186
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	80
doctor visit	21
eye procedures	4788
injections	1403
photocoagulation	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	112
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	157
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	49
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	156
eye procedures	4900
injections	1436
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	173
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	129
eye procedures	5123
injections	1558
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	177
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Macon, GA were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

diagnostic imaging	73
doctor visit	102
eye procedures	5148
injections	1206
photocoagulation	83
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	145
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	663
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	298
85 and over	166
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	293

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 1986. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (1986)

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Healthcare

Atrium Health Navicent

AHN, The Medical Center

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. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.73 out of 5 stars based on 43 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Macon, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$163 Vitreoretinal Equipment $86	VitreoretinalEquipment $77
Genentech USA, Inc.	$154 VABYSMO $87	LUCENTIS $23	SUSVIMO $21	$23
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$129 Eylea $129
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$105 DEXYCU $105
AbbVie Inc.	$87 OZURDEX $87
Other	$413 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $77	OZURDEX $73	EYLEA aflibercept injection $37	Cimerli $24	BESIVANCE $23	Other $178

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,051

Biography

Dr. Norman Nelson specializes in general ophthalmology. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Nelson is professionally affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare and Atrium Health Navicent. He is an in-network provider for Blue California insurance. Piedmont Healthcare reports that Dr. Nelson is accepting new patients at his office in Macon, GA. After completing medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, he performed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD in 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norman Crooks Nelson JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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General Payments

Biography

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