Dr. Walter L Olsen
Diagnostic Radiology in Coronado, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Walter L Olsen, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Coronado, California. He attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr, Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Walter L Olsen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc. Dr. Walter L Olsen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (619) 522-3721 to request Dr. Walter L Olsen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Walter L Olsen |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1658478367 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiology (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 43 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Walter L Olsen attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1720051485
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, February 10, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Walter L Olsen
Medical Licenses
Dr. Walter L Olsen has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 43 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Body Imaging
click for detail Body Imaging A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Neuroradiology
click for detail Neuroradiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases utilizing imaging procedures as they relate to the brain, spine and spinal cord, head, neck and organs of special sense in adults and children.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
click for detail Nuclear Radiology A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
click for detail Pediatric Radiology A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Therapeutic Radiology
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| G55091 | California |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
click for detail Diagnostic Ultrasound A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
| G55091 | California |
- Pain Medicine / Pain Medicine
click for detail Pain Medicine Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient’s pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
| G55091 | California |
- Pain Medicine / Interventional Pain Medicine
click for detail Interventional Pain Medicine Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
| G55091 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chula Vista, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Coronado, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| San Diego, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc
| San Diego Diagnostic Radiology Medical Group Inc | 71 |
Practice Locations
250 Prospect Pl
Coronado, CA 92118-1943
Phone: (619) 522-3721
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, October 10, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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