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Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatology (Skin Disorders)

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1990)

515 Highland Terrace Suite A
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 904-2010

Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD is a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD is affiliated with STONES RIVER DERMATOLOGY PLC.

Office Locations

515 Highland Terrace Suite A
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

(615) 904-2010

(615) 904-6285

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

photodynamic skin therapy

phototherapy

By Affordability:

Goeckerman therapy

ultraviolet B phototherapy

UVB therapy with emollient

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD performed more photodynamic skin therapy, and phototherapy (light therapy) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for Goeckerman therapy (coal tar with UVB phototherapy), ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy, and UVB therapy with emollient (e.g. mineral oil) 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:

ultraviolet B phototherapy

By Affordability:

phototherapy

removal of skin lesion

ultraviolet light therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD performed more ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for phototherapy (light therapy), removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and ultraviolet (UV) light therapy 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. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
diagnostic procedures	467
doctor visit	1084
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	301
skin procedures	301

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2013 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
diagnostic procedures	495
doctor visit	1232
injections	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	389
skin procedures	422

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	849
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	82
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	58
diagnostic procedures	708
doctor visit	1556
phototherapy (light therapy)	502
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	560
skin procedures	647

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1059
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	606
From 75 to 84	315
85 and over	97
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2015 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
diagnostic procedures	726
doctor visit	1610
phototherapy (light therapy)	592
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	531
skin procedures	612

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1190
Female	1200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2282
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1318
From 75 to 84	704
85 and over	212
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2016 were phototherapy (light therapy), diagnostic procedures, skin procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	38
diagnostic procedures	538
doctor visit	1413
phototherapy (light therapy)	570
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	381
skin procedures	498

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	986
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	559
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	109
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2017 were diagnostic procedures, skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and phototherapy (light therapy).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
diagnostic procedures	643
doctor visit	1520
injections	13
phototherapy (light therapy)	375
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	440
skin procedures	485

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1086
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	383
85 and over	103
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2018 were phototherapy (light therapy), diagnostic procedures, skin procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	42
diagnostic procedures	692
doctor visit	1499
injections	12
phototherapy (light therapy)	734
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	405
skin procedures	486

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	555

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1096
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	581
From 75 to 84	409
85 and over	115
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2019 were skin procedures, phototherapy (light therapy), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	33
doctor visit	1731
phototherapy (light therapy)	669
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	521
skin procedures	678

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	647

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	456
85 and over	155
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2020 were phototherapy (light therapy), skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and compression therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	34
compression therapy	39
doctor visit	1496
immobilization	39
phototherapy (light therapy)	600
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	513
skin procedures	586

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	611
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	135
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2021 were phototherapy (light therapy), skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	1692
injections	16
phototherapy (light therapy)	745
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	535
skin procedures	690

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	683
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	659
From 75 to 84	493
85 and over	179
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN during 2022 were phototherapy (light therapy), skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	44
doctor visit	1691
phototherapy (light therapy)	831
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	457
skin procedures	680

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	686
Female	648

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	654
From 75 to 84	499
85 and over	149
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a dermatologist in Murfreesboro, TN were diagnostic procedures, phototherapy (light therapy), skin procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

blood draw	36
compression therapy	39
diagnostic procedures	609
doctor visit	1502
immobilization	39
injections	14
phototherapy (light therapy)	565
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	457
skin procedures	553

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	589
Female	583

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	386
85 and over	121
Less than 65	56
65 to 74	607

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1990)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

STONES RIVER DERMATOLOGY PLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$92,459 Humira $76,848	Lupron $8,946	Skyrizi $171	$6,494
Pfizer Inc.	$66,637 EUCRISA $56,827	CIBINQO $6,828	XELJANZ $1,824	LITFULO $104	$1,054
AbbVie Inc.	$27,390 Skyrizi $18,135	Rinvoq $8,146	Humira $1,074	BOTOX $20	$16
Promius Pharma LLC	$17,671 Zenatane $14,365	Sernivo Spray 120ml $2,218	Trianex $873	Cloderm Cream $186	Sernivo $29
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,726 COSENTYX $2,412	XOLAIR $41	NON BRAND $22	$251
Other	$25,391 ADBRY $1,892	DUPIXENT $1,431	DERMATOLOGICAL PRODUCTS $1,306	ILUMYA $1,194	TALTZ $1,081	Other $18,488

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$153,150
Food and Beverage	$34,721
Travel and Lodging	$24,380
Consulting Fee	$17,614
Honoraria	$1,550
Other	$860

Research Payments

Dr. Ronald Andrew Nelson, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $68,796.

Biography

Dr. Ronald Nelson sees patients in Murfreesboro, TN. His medical specialty is dermatology (skin disorders). He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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