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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olaes, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Karen Olaes, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Olaes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olaes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olaes’s office at (323) 226-6667.
What languages does Dr. Olaes speak?
Dr. Olaes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olaes typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Olaes 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. Olaes. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Olaes typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Olaes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Olaes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olaes accept my insurance?
Dr. Olaes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-6667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olaes accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Olaes in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Unknown
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Olaes' office located?
What is Dr. Olaes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olaes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023336963.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olaes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olaes
What is Dr. Karen Olaes's specialty?
Dr. Olaes is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Santa Cruz, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Karen Olaes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olaes is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Olaes accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Olaes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Olaes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olaes's office at (323) 226-6667 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Olaes?
Please contact Dr. Olaes's office at (323) 226-6667 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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