Dr. James L. Nelson
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 42 years
- Graduated from: University Of Houston - College Of Optometry
- Graduation year: 1979
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1841302700
Dr. James L. Nelson O.D.
Optometrist
He is located at 1288 Dakota Avenue South Suite 3 in Huron, SD 57350. Can help patients with the following: Blepharitis, Crossed Eyes, Dry Eyes, Eye Strain, Farsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841302700. Appointment can be made via the phone number (605) 352-4181. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Nelson, being an optometrist, 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. James L. Nelson.
- Astigmatism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Cataracts
- Color Blindness
- Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
- Crossed Eyes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Eyes
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Allergy
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
- Farsightedness
- Glaucoma
- Hypertropia
- Lazy Eye
- Macular Degeneration
- Nearsightedness
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Pink Eye
- Presbyopia
- Retinal Imaging
- Sty
Procedures Performed by Dr. James L. Nelson
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James L. Nelson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Sanford Health Plan
Network data as of May 1, 2018, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from Sanford Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $1,750 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $3,500 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $4,750 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $6,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity $7,200 HSA Qualified | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $2,000 | PPO · Gold | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $6,000 | PPO · Silver | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
| Sanford Individual Simplicity Standardized $7,500 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Simplicity | Accepting new patients |
Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellmark Bronze HDHP EPO HSA Qualified (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Bronze Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Gold Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Silver Traditional EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Bronze EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Gold EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Gold | Bluerx Essentials | Accepting new patients |
| Wellmark Standard Silver EPO (2 plan variants) | EPO · Silver | Bluerx Essentials | 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. James L. Nelson 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. James L. Nelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .
Bills through: Huron Eye Clinic 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
| Johnson \u0026 Johnson | $136 |
| Zimmer Biomet | $111 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $248 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated in 1979
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. James Nelson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Nelson is affiliated with Huron Eye Clinic.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Nelson?
Dr. James Nelson's office is located at 1288 Dakota Avenue South Suite 3 in Huron, SD 57350.
Does Dr. James Nelson accept patients with Sanford Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. James Nelson is listed in-network for Sanford Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. James Nelson treat?
Dr. James Nelson provides treatment for Blepharitis, Crossed Eyes, Dry Eyes, Eye Strain, Farsightedness, Oculomotor Dysfunction. For the full list see this list.