Overview
Scott Nelson is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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- PPO
- 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
10423 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
222 Veterans Blvd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Nelson by calling their office at 225-923-0960. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Nelson a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott 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. Scott Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Nelson is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Scott Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-923-0960 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
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- CataractDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.