Dr. Derek J. Nelson
Last updated: Oct 2, 2025

Dr. Derek J. Nelson

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 11 years
  • Graduated from: Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
  • Graduation year: 2010
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1275854242

Dr. Derek J. Nelson DO

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist

He is located at 280 Smith Avenue North Suite 220 in Saint Paul, MN 55102. Can help patients with the following: General Care, Migraine, Nausea and Vomiting, Nerve Damage, Paraplegia, Post Amputation. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275854242. Appointment can be made via the phone number (651) 241-8295. He is affiliated with 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Derek James Nelson, being an physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Derek J. Nelson.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Balance Issues
  • Bladder Control
  • Brain Damage
  • Bursitis
  • Car Accident Injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Low Back Pain
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Damage
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Painful Disorders
  • Paraplegia
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Physical Rehabilitation
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Post Amputation
  • Prescription Refill
  • Sciatica
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Stroke
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Derek J. Nelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation .

Bills through: Allina Health System

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Merz $46
Allergan $26
Medtronic $15

Other

Food and Beverage $88

Studies

DES MOINES UNIVERSITY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Graduated in 2010

Additional Specialities

  • Internist
  • Resident

Affiliated hospitals

ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
800 EAST 28TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, 55407 MN
(612) 863-4457
ALLINA UNITED HOSPITAL
333 NORTH SMITH AVENUE
SAINT PAUL, 55102 MN
(651) 241-8810

Looking for more Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists?

There are 8 other physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in this region.

Dr. Carol Jeanne Showalter
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite 737 280 Smith Avenue North Saint Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. Heidi Jane Goldstein
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 345 North Smith Ave Childrens Health Care St Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. Kristine Kay Spiewak
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Doctors Professional Building 280 North Smith Avenue Saint Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. Kenneth Britton
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1440 Duckwood Drive Suite 200 Eagan, 55122, MN
Dr. Margaret Ann Mulderig
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 280 Smith Avenue North Suite 220 Saint Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. Diane M. Chappuis
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Doctors Professional Building 280 North Smith Avenue Saint Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. Bradley A. Helms
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 295 Phalen Boulevard Saint Paul, 55130, MN
Dr. Marie Christine Leisz
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Doctors Professional Building 280 North Smith Avenue St. Paul, 55102, MN
Dr. David Mark Bradberry
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 311 Service Road East Sandwich, 2537, MA

Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Derek James Nelson?

Dr. Derek James Nelson's office is located at 280 Smith Avenue North Suite 220 in Saint Paul, MN 55102.

What conditions does Dr. Derek James Nelson treat?

Dr. Derek James Nelson provides treatment for General Care, Migraine, Nausea and Vomiting, Nerve Damage, Paraplegia, Post Amputation. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Derek James Nelson affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Derek James Nelson is affiliated with ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Derek James Nelson accept insurance?

Unfortunately we don't have any information if Dr. Derek James Nelson accepts insurance.