ERIC J. OLSON M.D. – NPI #1568563435
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

ERIC OLSON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in WATERBURY, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568563435 to ERIC OLSON on September 25, 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 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Mar 24, 2008. 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 ERIC OLSON below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC J. OLSON

NPI Number
1568563435
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC J. OLSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1211 W MAIN ST
WATERBURY, CT 06708-3106
Phone: (203) 755-0163 Fax: (203) 753-3415
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ERIC OLSON

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBLUE CROSSCT010034638CT01
OTHERCONNECTICARECT034638
OTHERHEALTHNETCT0R3416
OTHEROXFORDCTNHS540
OTHERUNITED HCCT2305230
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
CT 034638
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
CT 064638
202C00000X
- Independent Medical Examiner
CT 034638

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.

Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 1984
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ERIC OLSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SAINT MARY'S HOSPITAL
      56 FRANKLIN STEET
      WATERBURY, CT 06706
    • WATERBURY HOSPITAL
      64 ROBBINS ST
      WATERBURY, CT 06721
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HARTFORD HEALTHCARE AT HOME
      1 NORTHWESTERN DRIVE SUITE 101
      BLOOMFIELD, CT 06002
    • VNA HEALTH AT HOME
      27 SIEMON COMPANY DRIVE
      WATERTOWN, CT 06795

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