0 reviews
Summary
Dr. James Nielsen treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs coronary artery bypass graft, minimally invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. They have practiced surgery for 40 years and are affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital. Dr. Nielsen earned their medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed a residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and sees patients in Pensacola, Florida.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 40 years of experience
- 12 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
Ascension Sacred Heart Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pensacola
5147 N 9th Ave Ste 318Pensacola, FL 32504 Tel: (850) 416-2965
Compare with Similar Doctors
![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
| James L Nielsen, MD | Dr. Matthew C. Mai, MD | Dr. Chad R. Marrs, MD | Dr. Randolph W Connolly |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Preventive Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 40 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Pensacola , FL | Gulf Breeze , FL | Sarasota , FL | Portsmouth , VA |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine | Med School: Midwestern University-Arizona College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by James L Nielsen
Medical Specialties
James L Nielsen has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
James L Nielsen has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
40 Years Experience
James L Nielsen holds an active medical license in the states of North Dakota, Florida, and Colorado.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Dakota that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of Colorado that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 1986.
NPI Number
James L Nielsen's NPI number is 1295735710.
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does James Nielsen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- James Nielsen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does James Nielsen speak?
- James Nielsen speaks English.
- Which hospitals is James Nielsen affiliated with?
- James Nielsen is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital.
- Does James Nielsen accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that James Nielsen accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is James Nielsen accepting new patients?
- James Nielsen is accepting new patients on Vitals. View James Nielsen's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Data Sources
This provider profile is built using data from:
- NPPES NPI Registry
- State medical licensing boards
- Healthcare system and provider network data
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.







