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Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(72 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: endoscopic band ligation, flexible sigmoidoscopy, iron deficiency anemia, and more.

440 West 114th Street Suite 610
New Youk, NY 10025

(212) 523-5900

Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.

Office Locations

234 E 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451

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Mount Sinai Health System

440 West 114th Street Suite 610
New Youk, NY 10025

(212) 523-5900

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Some issues Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	26
gastrointestinal procedures	80
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	19
gastrointestinal procedures	79
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	79
preventive care	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	56
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	65
gastrointestinal procedures	80
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	80
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	35
Hispanic	114
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	11
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care, gastrointestinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	25
preventive care	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	125
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	23
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	40
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
minimally invasive procedures	25
preventive care	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	27
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	28
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	58
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	58
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	27
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	150
gastrointestinal procedures	76
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
minimally invasive procedures	76
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	103
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	51
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	50
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	132
gastrointestinal procedures	78
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
minimally invasive procedures	78
preventive care	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	35
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	50
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	151
gastrointestinal procedures	50
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	50
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	97
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	30
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	48
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	76
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	29
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Bronx, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	93
gastrointestinal procedures	53
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	53
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	95
Male	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Hispanic	49
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	22
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the both internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center

Board Certification: both internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bronx, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Frank Andrew Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$850 Harvoni $363	Viread $87	$399
AbbVie, Inc.	$351 Mavyret $209	Viekira $104	Humira $38
Aries Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$248 ELEVIEW $248
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$187 Epclusa $88	$100
Boston Scientific Corporation	$178 OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $125	Biliary Devices $22	$31
Other	$922 STELARA $201	COOK MEDICAL $125	ZEPATIER $118	Cook Medical Hemospray $114	Skyrizi $113	Other $251

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,637
Education	$99

Biography

Dr. Frank Nelson is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Nelson include indigestion, colon polypectomy, and crohn's disease. Dr. Nelson's professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Before performing his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Nelson attended Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, Fidelis Care, and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inNEW YOUK, NY as reported by Mount Sinai Health System.