Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
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Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD is a physiatrist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1970 and has 56 years of experience. Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
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Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 12 |
|---|
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 18 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 14 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 85 and over | |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Virginia S. Nelson, MPH, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1970. She completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. She is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehab and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1970)
Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics (1971)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehab
Licensed In: Michigan
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Dr. Virginia Nelson works as a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Her areas of expertise include the following: myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), spinal cord injury, and arthrogryposis. Dr. Nelson's education and training includes medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine and residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. She is affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.