Summary

Richard Nelson, MD, is an emergency medicine expert at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, with interests in hyperbaric medicine, disaster preparedness, and medical ethics.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 48 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Summa Health System/NEOMED Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Ohio State University Hospital - Doan Hall

410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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48 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
Columbus , OHEast Setauket , NYRoyal Oak , MIColumbus , OH
Med School: Ohio State University / College of Medicine Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard N Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • OhioHealthy
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • OSU Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Richard N Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Richard N Nelson has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Richard N Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio. They are board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Summa Health System/NEOMED Program and Akron City Hosp, Other Specialty; Akron City Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year.

Medical School

Graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine in 1978 and Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh in 1978.

NPI Number

Richard N Nelson's NPI number is 1063593879.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Richard Nelson's office located?
Richard Nelson's office is located at 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH, 43210.
What languages does Richard Nelson speak?
Richard Nelson speaks English.
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