Dr. Nels L. Carlson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 29 years
- Graduated from: Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1992
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1720096282
Dr. Nels L. Carlson MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
He is located at 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road in Portland, OR 97239. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Osteoarthritis (OA), Painful Disorders, Sciatica, Stroke. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720096282. Appointment can be made via the phone number (503) 494-6400. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson, 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. Nels L. Carlson.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Arthritis
- Balance Issues
- Brain Damage
- Bursitis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Damage
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Painful Disorders
- Paraplegia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Pinched Nerve
- Post Amputation
- Sciatica
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Procedures Performed by Dr. Nels L. Carlson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Nels L. Carlson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Moda Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
PacificSource Health Plans
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from PacificSource Health Plans
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Bronze HSA 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Bronze HSA 8300 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier One | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 3000 | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Silver 4500 | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| Core Silver 7500 | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core | EPO · Gold | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
| PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core | EPO · Silver | Tier Two | Accepting new patients |
Providence Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Providence Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect 1500 Gold | EPO · Gold | Connect | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect 6000 Silver | EPO · Silver | Connect | Not accepting new patients |
| Connect 9800 Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Connect | Not accepting new patients |
| HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network | EPO · Expanded Bronze | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network | EPO · Expanded Bronze | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network | EPO · Gold | EPO | Not accepting new patients |
| Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network | EPO · Silver | EPO | Not 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. Nels L. Carlson 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. Nels L. Carlson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation .
Bills through: University Professional Services
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
| E.R. Squibb \u0026 Sons | $23 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $23 |
Studies
OREGON HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1992
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson treat?
Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson provides treatment for Arthritis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Osteoarthritis (OA), Painful Disorders, Sciatica, Stroke. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson is affiliated with OHSU HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson accept patients with Moda Health Plan, Inc.?
Yes, Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson is listed in-network for Moda Health Plan, Inc. through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson is affiliated with Ohsu Intercultural Psychiatric Program. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson?
Dr. Nels Loyal Carlson's office is located at 3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road in Portland, OR 97239.