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Dr. Nathan Olafsen, MD

Physiatrist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Olafsen, Physiatrist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Nathan Olafsen, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Olafsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olafsen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olafsen’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Olafsen speak?

    Dr. Olafsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Olafsen typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Olafsen 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. Olafsen. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Olafsen typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Olafsen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Olafsen. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level

    Does Dr. Olafsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Olafsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Olafsen accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Olafsen in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Olafsen's office located?

    Dept Orthopaedic Surgery

    12634 Olive Blvd

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

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    Dr. Nathan Olafsen's Practice 2

    14532 South Outer 40 Rd

    Chesterfield, MO 63017

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    Dr. Nathan Olafsen's Practice 3

    950 Francis Pl Ste 115

    Clayton, MO 63105

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    What is Dr. Olafsen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Olafsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447516778.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olafsen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olafsen

    What is Dr. Nathan Olafsen's specialty?

    Dr. Olafsen is a Physiatrist near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Nathan Olafsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Olafsen is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Christian Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Nathan Olafsen accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Olafsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Olafsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Olafsen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nathan Olafsen?

    Please contact Dr. Olafsen's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Olafsen's office located?

    Dr. Olafsen's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO, Chesterfield, MO, and Clayton, MO.