Dr. Garrett James Nelson
Dr. Garrett J. Nelson
Last updated: Oct 28, 2020

Dr. Garrett J. Nelson

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 9 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2012
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1295098440

Dr. Garrett J. Nelson M.D.

Dermatologist

He is located at 9601 Baptist Health Drive Suite 690 in Little Rock, AR 72205. Can help patients with the following: Actinic Keratosis, Lichen Planus, Melanoma, Skin Tag, Stretch Marks, Wrinkles. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295098440. Appointment can be made via the phone number (501) 227-8422. He is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Garrett James Nelson, being an dermatologist, 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. Garrett J. Nelson.

  • Acne
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Albinism
  • Alopecia Areata (AA)
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Birthmarks
  • Blister
  • Bug Bites
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Dermabrasion
  • Dry Skin
  • Eczema
  • Erythema Nodosum
  • Folliculitis
  • Hair Loss
  • Heat Rash
  • Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
  • Hives
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Impetigo
  • Ingrown Hair
  • Intertrigo
  • Jock Itch
  • Keloid
  • Keratosis Pilaris (KP)
  • Lichen Planus
  • MRSA Infection
  • Melanoma
  • Melasma
  • Moles
  • Molluscum Contagiosum
  • Pityriasis Rosea
  • Porphyria
  • Psoriasis
  • Ringworm
  • Rosacea
  • Scabies
  • Scars
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Seborrhea
  • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • Shingles
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer
  • Skin Itching
  • Skin Tag
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Stretch Marks
  • Sunburn and Sun Poisoning
  • Thrush
  • Tinea Versicolor
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vitiligo
  • Warts
  • Wrinkles

Procedures Performed by Dr. Garrett J. Nelson

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Garrett J. Nelson as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of May 13, 2016, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Exp Standardized PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Bronze Value PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Catastrophic HSA PPO · Catastrophic True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Standardized PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Value PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver AH PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver Standardized PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Health Advantage

Network data as of May 13, 2016, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
Health Advantage plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HA Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Bronze National POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Premier National POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Standardized POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Premier National POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Standardized POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver AH POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver Standardized POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Octave

Network data as of May 13, 2016, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Octave
Octave plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Octave Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Bronze Value POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Classic National POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Standardized POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver AH POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver Standardized POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients

Dental plans

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of May 13, 2016, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Dental Gold PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Gold Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Pediatric PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Silver PPO · Low True Blue PPO 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. Garrett 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.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Garrett J. Nelson is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Dermatology .

Bills through: Prime Medical Group Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

AbbVie $665
Leo Pharma $362
Celgene $243

Other

Food and Beverage $3344

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2012

Affiliated practices

Johnson Dermatology Clinic
5921 Riley Park Drive
Fort Smith, 72916 AR
(479) 649-3376

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Garrett James Nelson have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Garrett James Nelson is affiliated with Johnson Dermatology Clinic.

Does Dr. Garrett James Nelson accept patients with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

Yes, Dr. Garrett James Nelson is listed in-network for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Garrett James Nelson treat?

Dr. Garrett James Nelson provides treatment for Actinic Keratosis, Lichen Planus, Melanoma, Skin Tag, Stretch Marks, Wrinkles. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Garrett James Nelson?

Dr. Garrett James Nelson's office is located at 9601 Baptist Health Drive Suite 690 in Little Rock, AR 72205.