Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > MN Providers

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(42 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)

640 Jackson Street Mc 11102h
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-3462

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD is a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. William B. Nelson, MD is affiliated with Regions Hospital, GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC and The Heart Center.

Office Locations

15350 English Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124

(952) 431-8500

open_in_new

2575 University Avenue W Suite 140
Saint Paul, MN 55114

(651) 254-9999

open_in_new

640 Jackson Street Mc 11102h
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-3462

(651) 254-1603

open_in_new

640 Jackson Street Msc 11102m
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-4887

open_in_new

8600 Nicollet Avenue S
Bloomington, MN 55420

(952) 541-2800

open_in_new

HealthPartners Clinic Bloomington 08600

open_in_new

In The News

“Dr. William Nelson, medical director of cardiology for the HealthPartners Medical Group and department head of cardiology at Regions Hospital, was elected to the Minnesota Chapter of the American...”—"Business People Twin Cities", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

SPECT scan

In 2012, Dr. William B. Nelson, MD had a list price for myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), and SPECT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	15
cardiac procedures	234
doctor visit	42
nuclear scan	71
stress testing	106
ultrasound (sonogram)	128

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
cardiac procedures	261
doctor visit	54
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
nuclear scan	31
stress testing	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	208

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	83
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	85
Less than 65	206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	401
doctor visit	30
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
nuclear scan	73
stress testing	140
ultrasound (sonogram)	277

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	95
Hispanic	19
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	87
Less than 65	201

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
cardiac procedures	431
doctor visit	54
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
nuclear scan	73
stress testing	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	306

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	888

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1270
Black	248
Hispanic	36
Asian	42
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	508
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	248
Less than 65	544

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	27
cardiac procedures	375
doctor visit	49
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
nuclear scan	55
stress testing	110
ultrasound (sonogram)	282

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	103
Hispanic	34
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	115
Less than 65	271

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	30
cardiac procedures	280
doctor visit	42
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
nuclear scan	41
stress testing	62
ultrasound (sonogram)	207

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	86
Hispanic	23
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	105
Less than 65	229

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
cardiac procedures	373
doctor visit	45
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
nuclear scan	44
stress testing	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	286

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	91
Hispanic	14
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	104
Less than 65	198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	47
cardiac procedures	599
doctor visit	94
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
nuclear scan	82
stress testing	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	451

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	665
Female	643

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1115
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	507
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	221
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	51
cardiac procedures	452
doctor visit	68
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
nuclear scan	48
stress testing	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	350

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	563
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	85
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	175
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
cardiac procedures	274
doctor visit	35
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
nuclear scan	62
stress testing	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	175

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	157
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	41
cardiac procedures	211
doctor visit	62
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
nuclear scan	47
stress testing	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	152

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	690
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	141
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William B. Nelson, MD treated as a cardiologist in Apple Valley, MN were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

blood draw	32
cardiac procedures	353
doctor visit	52
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
nuclear scan	57
stress testing	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William B. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	92
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	696
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	221
85 and over	130
Less than 65	213
65 to 74	295

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (1993)

Residency: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regions Hospital

GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC

The Heart Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 42 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William B. Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Apple Valley, MN.

4.93

Overall Rating

(42 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$133 AMPLATZER Occluders $133
Neuronetics, Inc.	$11 NeuroStar TMS Therapy $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$144

Research Payments

Dr. William B. Nelson, MD has received 523 research payments totaling $888,530.

Biography

Dr. William Nelson is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Regions Hospital. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview's residency program. Dr. Nelson is rated highly by his patients. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Nelson include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Bloomington, MN.