Dr. Laura J. Nelson
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduated from: Indiana University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1700088366
Dr. Laura J. Nelson MD
Pediatrician
She is located at 12174 North Meridian Street Suite 300 in Carmel, IN 46032. Can help patients with the following: Chest Pain, Croup, Diarrhea, Edema, Speech Disorders, Wilson-Turner Syndrome. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700088366. Appointment can be made via the phone number (317) 688-9000. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Laura J. Nelson, being an pediatrician, 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. Laura J. Nelson.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Allergic Reaction
- Anemia
- Anencephaly
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autism
- Bee and Wasp Stings
- Birth Defects
- Bladder Control
- Bronchitis
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
- Colic
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Croup
- Cystitis
- Developmental Delays
- Diarrhea
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Eczema
- Edema
- Edwards Syndrome
- Enuresis
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Hay Fever
- Head Lice
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hives
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Jaundice
- Kawasaki Disease
- Learning Disability
- Migraine
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Noonan Syndrome
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Parenting
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Pinworm Infection
- Prescription Refill
- Reye Syndrome
- Rickets
- Sinusitis
- Skin Rash
- Sore Throat
- Speech Disorders
- Stuttering
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Williams Syndrome
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Laura J. Nelson 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 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze 3800 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze 7900 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze SW 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze SW 7400 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Bronze SW CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold 2700 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold SW 2700 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Gold SW CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze SW | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver 6300 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver SW 4400 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver SW 6800 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Connect Silver SW CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 15 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, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, 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, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 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. Laura J. Nelson is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Studies
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2002Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Laura J. Nelson?
Dr. Laura J. Nelson's office is located at 12174 North Meridian Street Suite 300 in Carmel, IN 46032.
Does Dr. Laura J. Nelson accept insurance?
Dr. Laura J. Nelson is listed in-network for 65 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter Health, CareSource, Cigna Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Laura J. Nelson affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Laura J. Nelson is affiliated with HENDRICKS REGIONAL HEALTH.
Does Dr. Laura J. Nelson have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Laura J. Nelson is affiliated with Immediate Care Center: Hendricks Regional Health - Avon. For the full list of practices see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Laura J. Nelson treat?
Dr. Laura J. Nelson provides treatment for Chest Pain, Croup, Diarrhea, Edema, Speech Disorders, Wilson-Turner Syndrome. For the full list see this list.