Summary

Scott M. Nelson, MD, provides emergency medicine services for any and every life-threatening situation at Ochsner Health.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Duke University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Scott M Nelson

2700 Napoleon AveNew Orleans, LA 70115

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Dr. Scott M Nelson, MDMichael Dean Kotler, MDDr. William Dill Rogers, MDDr. Joanne Mabutas De Leon, MD
Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
17 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New Orleans , LANew Orleans , LAWashington , DCNew Orleans , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Scott M Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - PPO
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana - Federal Employees Program
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS

Medical Specialties

Dr. Scott M Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Scott M Nelson has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Emergency Medicine Specialist
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Duke University Medical Center2012

Internship

DUKE UNIVERSITY- SCHOOL OF MEDICINE2010

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New OrleansGraduated in 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Scott Nelson's office located?
Dr. Scott Nelson's office is located at 2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70115.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Nelson?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Scott Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. Scott Nelson is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-West Bank.
Does Dr. Scott Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Scott Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Scott Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. Scott Nelson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Scott Nelson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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