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Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD
4.9 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is a Nephrologist in Vermillion, SD.
Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD
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Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD

Nephrology* Age 49
Vermillion, SD
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is a Nephrologist in Vermillion, SD.

About

Dr. Nielsen graduated from University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is a Nephrologist in Vermillion, SD. Dr. Nielsen currently practices at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. and are affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, CHI Health Plainview, Avera Saint Anthony's Hospital, Avera St. Benedict Health Center, Brown County Hospital, Sanford Vermillion Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital Avera, Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera and West Holt Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nielsen has experience treating conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Nielsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Experience Check

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Peritoneal Dialysis
Acute Kidney Infection
Amyloidosis
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Fabry's Disease
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Pyonephrosis
Rhabdomyolysis
Small Kidney
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Avera
  • Tricare

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen
4.9
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (26)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (0)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 31, 2025
Very professional and both Dr. Nielsen and his staff were very pleasant , easy to talk with and understand the recommendations. Highly recommend
Jim Sullivan — Jan 31, 2025
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nielsen's profile.

Dr. Nielsen frequently treats the following conditions: Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, CHI Health Plainview, Avera Saint Anthony's Hospital, Avera St. Benedict Health Center, Brown County Hospital, Sanford Vermillion Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital Avera, Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera and West Holt Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St, Yankton, SD

  • CHI Health Plainview

    704 N 3rd St, Plainview, NE

  • Avera Saint Anthony's Hospital

    300 N 2nd St, O Neill, NE

  • Avera St. Benedict Health Center

    401 W Glynn Dr, Parkston, SD

  • Brown County Hospital

    945 E Zero St, Ainsworth, NE

  • Sanford Vermillion Hospital

    20 S Plum St, Vermillion, SD

  • St. Michael's Hospital Avera

    410 W 16th Ave, Tyndall, SD

  • Wagner Community Memorial Hospital Avera

    513 3rd St SW, Wagner, SD

  • West Holt Memorial Hospital

    406 W Neely St, Atkinson, NE