Dr. Paul Nielsen
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 10 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2011
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1023306289
Dr. Paul Nielsen M.D.
Surgeon
He is located at 2810 West 35th Street in Kearney, NE 68845. Can help patients with the following: Elbow Pain, Lymphedema, Plantar Fasciitis, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder, Stress Fracture. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023306289. Appointment can be made via the phone number (308) 865-2570. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 4 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen, being an surgeon, 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. Paul Nielsen.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Ganglion
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul Nielsen
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Paul Nielsen as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 36 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elevate by Medica Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Bronze Share | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica Insure Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Bronze Premier + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Expanded Bronze Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Gold Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Share + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with CHI Health Silver Standard + Adult Eye Exam | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Bryan Health | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic | with Bryan Health | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Bryan Health | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Bryan Health | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Bryan Health | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite | with Bryan Health | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Bryan Health | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Bryan Health | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Bryan Health | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Bryan Health | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| 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 Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, 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 Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, 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. Paul Nielsen 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. Paul Nielsen is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery) .
Bills through: New West Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Pc
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
| Stryker | $115 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $111 |
| Endo Pharmaceuticals | $69 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $391 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2011Additional Specialities
- Hand Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen is affiliated with PHILLIPS COUNTY HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska?
Yes, Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen?
Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen's office is located at 2810 West 35th Street in Kearney, NE 68845.
What conditions does Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen treat?
Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen provides treatment for Elbow Pain, Lymphedema, Plantar Fasciitis, Scoliosis, Separated Shoulder, Stress Fracture. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Paul Jens Nielsen is affiliated with Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center - IU Health Methodist Professional Center 1.