Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Rick F. Nelson

Otolaryngology
Office
1130 W Michigan St Ste 400, 
Indianapolis, IN 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
25
conditions
Office
1130 W Michigan St Ste 400, 
Indianapolis, IN 

Overview

Rick Nelson is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in IA

Hospital Affiliations

Indiana University Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Office
1130 W Michigan St Ste 400, Indianapolis, IN 46202

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Multicenter Prospective Analysis of Treatment Outcome in Patients With Large Acoustic Neuromas
Multicenter Prospective Analysis of Treatment Outcome in Patients With Large Acoustic Neuromas
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Procedure

68 Total Publications

Preoperative Audiometry May Predict Hearing Improvement After Cerebellopontine Angle Meningioma Resection.
Preoperative Audiometry May Predict Hearing Improvement After Cerebellopontine Angle Meningioma Resection.
Journal: Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology
Published: April 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rick F. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rick F. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rick F. Nelson by calling their office at 317-278-1279. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rick F. Nelson a top-rated expert for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rick F. Nelson is classified as an Elite expert for Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, 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. Rick F. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Rick F. Nelson is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Acoustic Neuroma, and Hearing Loss. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Rick F. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rick F. Nelson has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. You can view a list of Dr. Rick F. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rick F. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Rick F. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 317-278-1279 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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