Dr. Amanda E. Nelson, MD

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Rheumatologist
NPI1982816203PAC ID6204908965
Medicare patients, 2024
31
Publications
98
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$4,741
Medical group
1
Practice address
101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Practice phone
Call (919) 966-4141
Professional email
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

UNC Hospitals

Hospital · Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Dr. Amanda E. Nelson is a rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Dr. Nelson practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System.

Dr. Nelson's NPI, 1982816203, was assigned on May 7, 2007. Dr. Nelson graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Nelson's North Carolina license number on file is 2006-00622.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6204908965
NPI enumeration date
May 7, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(919) 966-4141
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Sex
Female
Estimated age
50
Medical school graduation
2002

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Dr. Nelson's primary practice is UNC Hospitals, at 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 in Orange County. The practice phone is (919) 966-4141.

  • UNC Hospitals
    101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange CountyPhone(919) 966-4141

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Dr. Amanda E. Nelson is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Nelson's primary practice is UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System. The medical group on file is UNC Faculty Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nelson to 1 more therapy and rehab clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Nelson practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
UNC HospitalsAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Amanda E. Nelson is one of 204 rheumatologists in North Carolina

Rheumatology is Dr. Nelson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207RR0500X. Dr. Nelson is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nelson has a license on file in North Carolina.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Rheumatology, North CarolinaPrimaryLicense 2006-00622 · 2006 to 2025 · taxonomy 207RR0500X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists joint arthropathy, joint pain and lupus among the conditions Dr. Nelson treats.

Rheumatologists near Dr. Nelson

Counts of rheumatologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson treated 31 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 68

CMS counts 31 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nelson in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 18 patients. 75% of them have arthritis, and 65% have high blood pressure. 35% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.62, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Nelson's median patient age at 70, with 69% women.

Medicare patients, 202431
Average age68
Average risk score1.62
Also on Medicaid35%

Dr. Nelson's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Chronic conditions among Dr. Nelson's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. Arthritis75%
  2. High blood pressure65%
  3. High cholesterol58%
  4. Mood disorders35%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Nelson's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 70

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women69%
  • Men30%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Amanda E. Nelson takes part in Medicare

Dr. Nelson accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson has 98 publications on record

Dmand AI links 98 papers to Dr. Nelson, published from 2009 to 2025. 2020 was the busiest year, with 10. The most frequent topics are Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee and Radiography. Dr. Nelson has published most often in Osteoarthritis Cartilage. Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors are Jordan B. Renner, MD, Nancy E. Lane, MD and Richard Frank Loeser, MD.

Papers98
Years published2009 to 2025

Dr. Nelson's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Nelson writes about most

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis, Knee
  • Radiography
  • Osteoarthritis, Hip
  • White People
  • Black or African American
  • North Carolina
  • Disease Progression

Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Nelson

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See who Dr. Nelson researches with

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson received $4,741 in industry payments in 2024

CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Nelson from 1 drug or device company in 2024. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Novo Nordisk Inc paid the most, $4,741.

Companies that paid Dr. Nelson the most, 2024 to 2024

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson has 3 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Nelson, most recently Henry Kunkel Early Investigator Award in 2021.

Awards and honors for Dr. Nelson

  1. 2021
    • Henry Kunkel Early Investigator Award
  2. 2013
    • RhMSUS Certified
  3. Undated
    • ACR Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Dr. Nelson graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Nelson is a member of ACR and Osteoarthritis Research Society International.

  1. Medical schoolVanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  2. Board certified in internal medicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  3. Board certified in rheumatologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson accepts plans from 19 insurance carriers

Dr. Nelson is in network with 19 carriers, including Elevance, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • HCSC
  • Aetna
  • +11 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Nelson accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO12
  2. HMO10
  3. Medicare10
  4. POS5
  5. EPO4
  6. Medicaid2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's NPI number?

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's NPI number is 1982816203. It was assigned on May 7, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson?

Dr. Amanda E. Nelson is a rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Rheumatology Physician (taxonomy code 207RR0500X).

Where does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson practice?

Dr. Nelson practices at 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Dr. Nelson's primary practice is UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Nelson to 1 therapy and rehab clinic.

What is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Nelson is (919) 966-4141.

What is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson's medical license number?

Dr. Nelson's North Carolina license number on file is 2006-00622.

Which hospitals is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson affiliated with?

Dr. Nelson practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

What medical group is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson part of?

Dr. Nelson is linked to UNC Faculty Physicians.

Does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Nelson as accepting Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson see?

CMS counts 31 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Nelson in 2024, with an average age of 68.

Is Dr. Amanda E. Nelson board certified?

Yes. Dr. Nelson is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Where did Dr. Amanda E. Nelson go to medical school?

Dr. Nelson graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2002.

Has Dr. Amanda E. Nelson received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $4,741 in general payments to Dr. Nelson from 1 company from 2024 to 2024. The largest total came from Novo Nordisk Inc.

How long has Dr. Amanda E. Nelson been practicing?

Dr. Nelson graduated from medical school in 2002, 24 years ago.

Does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson do research?

Dmand AI links 98 publications to Dr. Nelson, published from 2009 to 2025.

Who does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson publish with?

Dr. Nelson's most frequent co-authors are Jordan B. Renner, MD (23 shared papers), Nancy E. Lane, MD (6 shared papers) and Richard Frank Loeser, MD (6 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Amanda E. Nelson accept?

Dr. Nelson is in network with 19 carriers, including Elevance, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 12. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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