25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olsofka, Surgeon in Louisville, KY?
Dr. John Olsofka, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Olsofka graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Olsofka is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olsofka’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olsofka’s office at (502) 366-1090.
Where did Dr. Olsofka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, General Surgery | University Louisville School Of Med | University of Louisville School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky | University of Louisville School of Medicine
Is Dr. Olsofka board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Olsofka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Olsofka speak?
Dr. Olsofka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Olsofka treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olsofka 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. Olsofka. 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.
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Gastric Lap Band Adjustment
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Lap Band Management
- Bariatric Device Adjustment
- Gastric Band Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4651: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Olsofka perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olsofka 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. Olsofka. 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.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastric Band Placement
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Gastric Band Surgery
- Lap-Band Surgery
- Adjustable Gastric Banding
CPT Codes:
- 43770: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; placement of adjustable gastric restrictive device (eg, gastric band and subcutaneous port components)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
- 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gastric Neurostimulator Placement
- Stomach pacemaker implantation
- Gastric electrical stimulation surgery
- Neurostimulator for stomach
- Laparoscopic gastric pacing
CPT Codes:
- 43647: Laparoscopy, surgical; implantation or replacement of gastric neurostimulator electrodes, antrum
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Biopsy
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Abdominal Biopsy via Laparoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 49321: Laparoscopy, surgical; with biopsy (single or multiple)
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)
Also known as:
- Removal of Adjustable Gastric Band (Laparoscopic)
- Gastric Band Removal
- Lap-Band Removal
- Weight Loss Device Removal
- Bariatric Surgery Revision
CPT Codes:
- 43774: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; removal of adjustable gastric restrictive device and subcutaneous port components
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Does Dr. Olsofka accept my insurance?
Dr. Olsofka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 366-1090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olsofka accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Olsofka in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Olsofka's office located?
Dr. John Olsofka's Primary Practice
4402 Churchman Ave Ste 202
Louisville, KY 40215
(502) 366-1090
What is Dr. Olsofka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olsofka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013919273.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olsofka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olsofka
What is Dr. John Olsofka's specialty?
Dr. Olsofka is a Surgeon near Louisville, KY. 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. Contact Dr. Olsofka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Olsofka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olsofka is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Lexington, UK King's Daughters Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond, The Medical Center at Bowling Green 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 John Olsofka accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. John Olsofka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Olsofka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olsofka's office at (502) 366-1090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Olsofka?
Please contact Dr. Olsofka's office at (502) 366-1090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Olsofka have?
Dr. John Olsofka is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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