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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olafsson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. David Olafsson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. Dr. Olafsson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olafsson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olafsson’s office at (319) 467-2000.
What languages does Dr. Olafsson speak?
Dr. Olafsson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Olafsson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Olafsson 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. Olafsson. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Olafsson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Olafsson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Olafsson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Olafsson accept my insurance?
Dr. Olafsson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 467-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olafsson accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Olafsson in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Olafsson's office located?
Dr. David Olafsson's Primary Practice
135 E Maxwell St
Lexington, KY 40508
(319) 467-2000
What is Dr. Olafsson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olafsson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396306080.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olafsson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olafsson
What is Dr. David Olafsson's specialty?
Dr. Olafsson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. David Olafsson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olafsson is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Corbin, Lake Cumberland Regional 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Olafsson accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. David Olafsson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Olafsson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olafsson's office at (319) 467-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Olafsson?
Please contact Dr. Olafsson's office at (319) 467-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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