Dr. John Nelson

Dr. John Nelson

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 27 years
  • Graduated from: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1994
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1396712675

Dr. John Nelson M.D.

Family Physician

He is located at 2115 West Main Street in Dothan, AL 36301. Can help patients with the following: Autism, Hypothyroidism, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Nausea and Vomiting, Pregnancy. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396712675. Appointment can be made via the phone number (334) 793-6556. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

J. Wes Nelson, being an family physician, 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. John Nelson.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Diabetes
  • Fever
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. John Nelson

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John Nelson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · 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. John Nelson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. John Nelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • DOTHAN, AL, 36301-1289

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

Novo Nordisk $2624
Lilly $1591
Pfizer $1232

Other

Food and Beverage $14626
Consulting $155

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1994

Affiliated practices

Richard T Kennedy MD
2115 West Main Street
Dothan, 36301 AL
(334) 793-6556

Affiliated hospitals

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER
1108 ROSS CLARK CIRCLE
DOTHAN, 36301 AL
(334) 793-8701
FLOWERS HOSPITAL
4370 WEST MAIN STREET
DOTHAN, 36305 AL
(334) 793-5000

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does J. Wes Nelson treat?

J. Wes Nelson provides treatment for Autism, Hypothyroidism, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Nausea and Vomiting, Pregnancy. For the full list see this list.

Does J. Wes Nelson have affiliation with practices?

J. Wes Nelson is affiliated with Richard T Kennedy MD.

Where can you meet with J. Wes Nelson?

J. Wes Nelson's office is located at 2115 West Main Street in Dothan, AL 36301.

Does J. Wes Nelson accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, J. Wes Nelson is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has J. Wes Nelson affiliation with hospitals?

J. Wes Nelson is affiliated with SOUTHEAST ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.