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Summary
Dr. Darrick Nelson is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Christus Health System and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Nelson is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Dr. Nelson is affiliated with several medical centers including Gila Regional Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Redding, and Shasta Regional Medical Center. He practices in Silver City and Lordsburg, New Mexico, as well as Redding, California. His expertise includes managing heart failure and high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He provides care using various treatment approaches including autoinjectors and insulin pens for diabetes management.
Dr. Nelson is affiliated with several medical centers including Gila Regional Medical Center, Mercy Medical Center Redding, and Shasta Regional Medical Center. He practices in Silver City and Lordsburg, New Mexico, as well as Redding, California. His expertise includes managing heart failure and high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients. He provides care using various treatment approaches including autoinjectors and insulin pens for diabetes management.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 26 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Christus Health System
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Darrick Patton Nelson has 6 locationsCommunity Health Center
1007 N Pope StSilver City, NM 88061 Tel: (575) 388-1511
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Hidalgo Medical Services
530 De Moss StLordsburg, NM 88045 Tel: (575) 542-8384
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Shasta Community Health Center
1035 Placer StRedding, CA 96001Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 26 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, German, Portuguese | |
| Silver City , NM | Houston , TX | Boca Raton , FL | Sheridan , WY |
| Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darrick Patton Nelson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Darrick Patton Nelson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Darrick Patton Nelson has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Darrick Patton Nelson holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of California and New Mexico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Mexico that expires in 2028.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Christus Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1306843990.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Darrick Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Darrick Nelson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Darrick Nelson speak?
- Dr. Darrick Nelson speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Darrick Nelson affiliated with?
- Dr. Darrick Nelson is affiliated with Gila Regional Medical Center, Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital North Of Corpus Christi, Mercy Medical Center Redding, Shasta Regional Medical Center Llc, and Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi South.
- Does Dr. Darrick Nelson accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Darrick Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Darrick Nelson's office located?
- Dr. Darrick Nelson's office is located at 1007 N Pope St, Silver City, NM, 88061.
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