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Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Eastern Virginia Medical School

39 Beam Lane
Fishersville, VA

(540) 213-7750

Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD is affiliated with Augusta Health.

Office Locations

Augusta Health

240 Lucy Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

(540) 438-1314

(540) 438-0797

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Augusta Health

39 Beam Lane
Fishersville, VA

(540) 213-7750

(540) 213-7753

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

placement of vaginal support device

By Affordability:

breast exam

gynecologic exams

pelvic exam

placement of vaginal support device

women's imaging

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD performed more placement of vaginal support device procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for breast exam, gynecologic exams, pelvic exam, placement of vaginal support device, and women's imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	107
cytology	76
doctor visit	256
gynecologic pathology	76
gynecologic procedures	107
lab tests	13
pelvic imaging	36
preventive care	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	113
cytology	93
doctor visit	268
gynecologic pathology	93
gynecologic procedures	113
lab tests	16
pelvic imaging	43
preventive care	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	43
women's imaging	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	251

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	132
cytology	104
doctor visit	332
gynecologic pathology	104
gynecologic procedures	132
lab tests	18
pelvic imaging	37
preventive care	104
ultrasound (sonogram)	37
women's imaging	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	284

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	116
cytology	89
doctor visit	296
gynecologic pathology	89
gynecologic procedures	116
lab tests	26
pelvic imaging	35
preventive care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
women's imaging	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	500

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	34
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	102
cytology	41
doctor visit	241
gynecologic pathology	41
gynecologic procedures	102
pelvic imaging	17
preventive care	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2017 were placement of vaginal support device, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	20
doctor visit	114
gynecologic procedures	20
placement of vaginal support device	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, placement of vaginal support device and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	41
doctor visit	130
gynecologic procedures	41
pelvic imaging	18
placement of vaginal support device	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	50
doctor visit	183
gynecologic procedures	50
pelvic imaging	26
placement of vaginal support device	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
women's imaging	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	157

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, women's imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	42
breast procedures	14
doctor visit	117
gynecologic procedures	42
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	32
X-rays	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	133

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, women's imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	51
breast procedures	15
doctor visit	134
gynecologic procedures	51
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	35
X-rays	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, women's imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	62
breast procedures	21
doctor visit	112
gynecologic procedures	62
pelvic imaging	17
preventive care	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	38
X-rays	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Harrisonburg, VA were cytology, gynecologic pathology, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	76
breast procedures	16
cytology	80
doctor visit	198
gynecologic pathology	80
gynecologic procedures	76
lab tests	18
pelvic imaging	26
preventive care	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
women's imaging	24
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	8
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	0
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. He completed residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He is certified by the ABOG and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency: Riverside Regional Medical Center

Board Certification: ABOG

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Augusta Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Louis E. Nelsen III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$1,123 OtherNA $1,001	Energy Harmonic $52	Endoscopy Endocutters $31	Sutures $20	Energy: Harmonic $18
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$363 ALEXIS CONTAINED EXTRACTION SYSTEM $363
Pfizer Inc.	$201 PREMARIN ORALS $64	PVC $57	ESTRING $42	COLOGUARD $27	DUAVEE $11
Ethicon Inc.	$196 Energy# Harmonic $144	Sutures $49	Uterine Surgery $3
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$184 Kyleena $72	Mirena $50	Essure $49	Skyla $12
Other	$1,866 SOLIRIS $134	Contrave $126	NEXPLANON $102	Orilissa $100	Prolia $93	Other $1,312

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,450
Travel and Lodging	$1,292
Education	$191

Biography

Dr. Louis Nelsen's medical specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. He attended Eastern Virginia Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center. He is affiliated with Augusta Health.