ANDREW J. OLAFSSON M.D. – NPI #1144279332
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ANDREW OLAFSSON is a physician located in MILWAUKEE, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1144279332 to ANDREW OLAFSSON on May 08, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 20, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ANDREW OLAFSSON below.

NPI Profile for
ANDREW J. OLAFSSON

NPI Number
1144279332
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANDREW J. OLAFSSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 413
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215-3660
Phone: (414) 383-7744 Fax: (414) 383-8089
Mailing address
2514 S 102ND ST
SUITE 120
WEST ALLIS, WI 53227-2142
Phone: (414) 777-5200 Fax: (414) 777-5210
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 20, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANDREW OLAFSSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWI1144279332
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 WI 48683
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 WI 48683

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 413,
MILWAUKEE, WI 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2004
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ANDREW OLAFSSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL
      5000 W CHAMBERS ST
      MILWAUKEE, WI 53210
    • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      W180 N8085 TOWN HALL RD
      MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051
    • WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      8901 W LINCOLN AVE
      WEST ALLIS, WI 53227
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA BLUEMOUND DIALYSIS
      601 NORTH 99TH STREET
      WAUWATOSA, WI 53226
    • DAVITA BROOKFIELD DIALYSIS
      19395 W CAPITOL DR, BLDG C
      BROOKFIELD, WI 53045
    • DAVITA SOUTH RIDGE DIALYSIS
      7740 W LAYTON AVE
      GREENFIELD, WI 53220

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