Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. Daniel H. Nelson

Ophthalmology
Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
21
conditions
Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

Daniel Nelson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neurotrophic Keratitis.

Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel H. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel H. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel H. Nelson by calling their office at 225-358-4853. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Daniel H. Nelson a top-rated expert for Cataract?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel H. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Daniel H. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel H. Nelson is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Daniel H. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel H. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-358-4853 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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