Dr. Christopher M. Nelson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 11 years
- Graduation year: 2010
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1417274010
Dr. Christopher M. Nelson M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist
He is located at 1920 West 1st Street Floor 3 in Winston Salem, NC 27104. Can help patients with the following: Bursitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), High Blood Pressure, Kyphoplasty, Mold Exposure, Trigger Finger. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417274010. Appointment can be made via the phone number (336) 716-4479. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson, being an sports medicine 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. Christopher M. Nelson.
- ACL Tear
- Abdominal Pain
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Birth Control Counseling
- Bone Spurs
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Diabetes
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Elbow Pain
- Exercise-Induced Asthma
- Fever
- Frostbite
- General Care
- Golfer's Elbow
- Growth Plate Fractures and Injuries
- Hammer Toe
- Hamstring Injury
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Herniated Disc
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Replacement
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Bursitis
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Morton's Neuroma
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Shin Splints
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprain
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Thyroid Disease
- Trigger Finger
- Turf Toe
- Whiplash
- Women's Health
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Nelson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher M. Nelson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher M. Nelson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher M. Nelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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.
Studies
Graduated in 2010Additional Specialities
- Family Physician
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson is affiliated with PROVIDENCE PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson?
Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson's office is located at 1920 West 1st Street Floor 3 in Winston Salem, NC 27104.
Does Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson is affiliated with Providence Medical Group Tanasbourne.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson treat?
Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson provides treatment for Bursitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), High Blood Pressure, Kyphoplasty, Mold Exposure, Trigger Finger. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson accept patients with AmeriHealth Caritas Next?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Michael Nelson is listed in-network for AmeriHealth Caritas Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.