David Nelson
Expertise in
36
conditions

Dr. David Nelson

Internal Medicine
Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., 
Sioux Falls, SD 
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Expertise in
36
conditions
Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., 
Sioux Falls, SD 

Overview

Dr. David Nelson practices internal medicine. He provides primary care and general health services to adult patients ages 18 and older. He treats: He also offers preventive health exams and medication management. Dr. Nelson serves as a clinical associate professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sciatica.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of South Dakota, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Sanford Tracy Medical Center
Murray County Memorial Hospital
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah
Sanford Usd Medical Center
Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health 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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Great Plains Medicare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic
1321 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nelson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

11 Total Publications

High incidence of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis.
High incidence of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis.
Journal: Heart rhythm
Published: February 05, 2026
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Before you request

Sanford Internal Medicine Clinic

1321 W. 22nd St., 
Sioux Falls, SD 
 (0.3 miles away)
605-404-4000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Behrend, MD, FACP, is an internal medicine doctor. He provides care in the following areas: Colds & flu Diabetes Gastrointestinal issues Heart disease High blood pressure Hyperlipidemia Medication management Preventive health exams Thyroid disease In addition to his medical work, Dr. Behrend also serves as a clinical associate professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Speaks: English. Dr. Behrend is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Sciatica. Dr. Behrend is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. David Nelson by calling their office at 605-404-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. David Nelson a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Hypertension, 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. David Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. David Nelson is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. David Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David Nelson has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. David Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. David Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-404-4000 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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