22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olafsdottir, Endocrinologist in Merrionette Park, IL?
Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Merrionette Park, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Olafsdottir graduated from University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Olafsdottir is fluent in English and Icelandic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olafsdottir’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olafsdottir’s office at (314) 251-6339.
Where did Dr. Olafsdottir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Univ. of Iowa-Endocrinolgoy/Metabolism, Iowa City, IA | University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Endocrinology
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: University Of Iceland- Laeknadeild- Haskoli Islands- Reykjavik- Iceland | University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine | Norwich Medical School
Is Dr. Olafsdottir board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Olafsdottir speak?
Dr. Olafsdottir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Icelandic
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Olafsdottir typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Olafsdottir diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Olafsdottir. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Olafsdottir typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Olafsdottir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olafsdottir accept my insurance?
Dr. Olafsdottir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-6339 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olafsdottir accept in Merrionette Park, IL?
Dr. Olafsdottir in Merrionette Park, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Olafsdottir's office located?
Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir's Primary Practice
11600 S Kedzie Ave Ste D
Merrionette Park, IL 60803
(314) 251-6339
What is Dr. Olafsdottir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olafsdottir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699888222.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olafsdottir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olafsdottir
What is Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir's specialty?
Dr. Olafsdottir is a Endocrinologist near Merrionette Park, IL.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olafsdottir is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Agusta Olafsdottir accepting new patients in Merrionette Park, IL?
Yes, Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olafsdottir's office at (314) 251-6339 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Agusta Olafsdottir?
Please contact Dr. Olafsdottir's office at (314) 251-6339 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir have?
Dr. Agusta Olafsdottir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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