Overview
Leonard Nelson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Tenotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 101 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE PDP
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9126 Blue Grass Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114
840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leonard Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leonard Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leonard Nelson by calling their office at 215-552-8331. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leonard Nelson a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leonard Nelson is classified as an Elite expert for Strabismus, 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. Leonard Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Leonard Nelson is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Leonard Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leonard Nelson has published 101 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Leonard Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leonard Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Leonard Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-552-8331 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Brown SyndromeDr. Nelson isElite. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- StrabismusDr. Nelson isElite. Learn about Strabismus.
- Distinguished
- AmblyopiaDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Amblyopia.
- EsotropiaDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Esotropia.
- Advanced
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Congenital CataractDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Fourth Cranial Nerve PalsyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.
- NearsightednessDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- X-Linked Infantile NystagmusDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.
- Experienced
- AniridiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- ChalazionDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ColobomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Coloboma of IrisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Iris.
- Coloboma of Optic NerveDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Nerve.
- Coloboma of Optic PapillaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma of Optic Papilla.