Physician Profile
Nicholas Olson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Olson
Nicholas Olson, MD is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Nicholas trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 2,903 services to 2,584 patients. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (858) 824-5005
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9898 GENESEE AVE
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
- Pacemaker Infection
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,903 services · 2,584 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance | Procedure | 33274 |
36 |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
31 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | Procedure | 33249 |
23 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Procedure | 33225 |
20 |
| Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | Procedure | 33285 |
18 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
863 |
| Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm | Treatment | 93657 |
278 |
| Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm | Treatment | 93655 |
196 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | Treatment | 93656 |
147 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
96 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists in La Jolla 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance 5
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Olson?
Dr. Olson is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Olson's address?
Dr. Olson is listed at 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Olson?
The number on file is (858) 824-5005. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Olson?
Dr. Olson's National Provider Identifier is 1295930915. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Olson train?
Dr. Olson attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Olson have?
Dr. Olson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Olson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Olson performs procedures including insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance, insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and insertion of implantable defibrillator system; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Olson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Olson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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