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Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD

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(Dr. Lynn Marvin Nelson, MD)

(133 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: neck problems, spine problems, back problems

6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 224-1414

Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD is an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION and BELMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

2700 1st Avenue S
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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403 1ST STREET SE
BELMOND, IA 50421

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5901 Thornton Avenue Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50321

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Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics

1924 Superior Street
Webster City, IA 50595

1-844-474-4321

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Iowa Lutheran Hospital

6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 224-1414

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
bone marrow tests	31
decompression surgery	95
doctor visit	635
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
nerve procedures	95
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	604
X-rays	508

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
aspiration	41
bone marrow tests	41
decompression surgery	98
doctor visit	590
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	98
pelvic imaging	15
spinal procedures	667
X-rays	513

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	34
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	3
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
aspiration	19
bone marrow tests	19
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	520
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	71
pelvic imaging	20
spinal procedures	551
X-rays	447

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	39
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
aspiration	13
bone marrow tests	13
decompression surgery	89
doctor visit	526
injections	15
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	89
spinal procedures	638
X-rays	472

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	50
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	492
nerve procedures	78
spinal procedures	534
X-rays	404

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	26
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
aspiration	11
bone marrow tests	11
decompression surgery	93
doctor visit	500
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	93
spinal procedures	608
X-rays	442

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	88
doctor visit	425
hip imaging	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	166
musculoskeletal imaging	29
nerve procedures	88
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	634
X-rays	372

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	25
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	85
doctor visit	491
hip imaging	58
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	216
musculoskeletal imaging	83
nerve procedures	85
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	682
X-rays	426

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	27
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	75
doctor visit	465
hip imaging	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	195
musculoskeletal imaging	72
nerve procedures	75
spinal procedures	621
X-rays	380

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	22
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	94
doctor visit	511
hip imaging	64
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	228
musculoskeletal imaging	87
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	94
spinal procedures	700
X-rays	427

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	94
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Dodge, IA were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
aspiration	23
bone marrow tests	23
decompression surgery	80
doctor visit	477
hip imaging	49
hospital care	18
injections	15
inpatient care	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	201
musculoskeletal imaging	67
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	80
pelvic imaging	18
revision surgery	12
spinal procedures	570
X-rays	400

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	405
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	134
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	235

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	3
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics

Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL- CLARION

BELMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 133 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Dodge, IA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Nelson is very thorough and goes above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns and he makes sure you are satisfied with his answers. Wonderful demeanor and bed side manner!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-06

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We never had any questions everything was always thoroughly explained to both of us.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-13

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I already have mentioned the facility to others

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-07-27

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Comfortable

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$247,864 MazorX - Renaissance $37	$247,827
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,854 CONDUIT $1,854
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,307 Timberline $579	Spine $515	Product Portfolio $91	Mobi C $83	Mobi-C $39
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,239 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,172	Cervical and Trauma Therapies $42	Thoracolumbar Therapies $11	$15
Medtronic, Inc.	$880 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $660	nanoLOCK-L $168	O-ARM $34	NAVLOCK $17
Other	$1,769 XLIF $422	TITAN NANOLOCK $108	Modulus $85	RADIUS $81	EVEREST Spinal System $62	Other $1,011

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$247,827
Travel and Lodging	$5,111
Food and Beverage	$1,975

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Lynn M. Nelson, MD.

Titan Spine, LLC	2017	$254,066.64	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2018	$254,066.64	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2016	$203,398.77	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units
Titan Spine, LLC	2019	$187,883.25	Physician Covered Recipient	vested LLC units

Biography

Dr. Lynn Nelson is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is especially interested in spine problems and neck problems. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Nelson attended the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and Baylor College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo and a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. His professional affiliations include UnityPoint Health, Iowa Speciality Hospitals & Clinics, and Houston Methodist West Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Nelson's office in Belmond, IA.

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