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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olafson, Surgeon in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Samantha Olafson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Olafson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olafson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olafson’s office at (215) 456-3443.
What languages does Dr. Olafson speak?
Dr. Olafson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Olafson typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olafson 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. Olafson. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Olafson typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olafson 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. Olafson. 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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Olafson accept my insurance?
Dr. Olafson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-3443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olafson accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Olafson in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Olafson's office located?
What is Dr. Olafson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olafson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306330139.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olafson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olafson
What is Dr. Samantha Olafson's specialty?
Dr. Olafson is a Surgeon near Norfolk, VA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Samantha Olafson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olafson is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne 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 Samantha Olafson accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Olafson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Olafson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olafson's office at (215) 456-3443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Olafson?
Please contact Dr. Olafson's office at (215) 456-3443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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