Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Richard Loren Nelson, OD

Individual provider Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · NPI 1437137429

Richard Loren Nelson, OD is an Optometry in Indianola, Iowa. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1975, 51 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
51
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1500 N Jefferson Way
Indianola, IA 50125-1465
Phone: (515) 961-7573
Fax: (515) 961-7586
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 01595 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1437137429
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedJanuary 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 8, 2014

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1975 (51 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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