28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Olson, Family Medicine Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Where did Dr. Olson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Olson board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. James Olson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Olson speak?
Dr. Olson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olson typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olson typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Olson may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Olson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olson accept my insurance?
Dr. Olson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 295-2503 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olson accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Olson in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Olson's office located?
What is Dr. Olson's NPI number?A 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 1982784971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olson