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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olson, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Olson, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Olson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olson’s office at (858) 824-5005.
What languages does Dr. Olson speak?
Dr. Olson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Olson treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Olson 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. Olson. 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Olson perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Olson may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Olson's office.
Does Dr. Olson accept my insurance?
Dr. Olson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 824-5005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olson accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Olson in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Olson's office located?
What is Dr. Olson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295930915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olson
What is Dr. Nicholas Olson's specialty?
Dr. Olson is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near La Jolla, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Olson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Olson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olson is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Nicholas Olson accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Olson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Olson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olson's office at (858) 824-5005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Olson?
Please contact Dr. Olson's office at (858) 824-5005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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