Active NPI 1376568659 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Scott E Olson , MD

Neurological Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Scott Olson, MD is a certified Neurological Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1999, Dr. Olson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD.

Dr. Olson is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of blood vessel, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

La Jolla, CA 920371027

Telephone 8585548920

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Clinic Medical Group Facility NPI 1952386443

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

27 Yrs -1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (999 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

92.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Olson (27 Years) 27 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	74	$350.30	$136.86
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	63	16	$491.12	$70.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$452.88	$176.50
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	37	28	$14148.47	$367.90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	36	32	$491.28	$191.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$305.20	$118.51
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	27	22	$13032.11	$227.79
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	25	21	$176.40	$12.07
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	24	17	$72.05	$13.74
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	24	17	$1499.52	$151.31
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	23	14	$365.20	$69.74
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	15	13	$4105.85	$1081.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$248.45	$97.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	73	12	$457.28	$29.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	48	$353.20	$136.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$254.65	$93.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$452.88	$176.87
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	26	20	$12621.69	$366.03
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	20	$491.28	$190.92
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	16	13	$15505.57	$245.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$315.96	$119.87
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	15	12	$183.28	$12.54
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	14	12	$452.89	$71.03
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	14	12	$4203.59	$1141.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	47	$253.30	$97.32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$356.58	$138.76
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	24	20	$10860.94	$372.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$333.11	$116.45
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	20	11	$351.27	$68.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$480.59	$171.81
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	15	14	$164.12	$12.90
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	14	12	$13457.65	$239.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$499.24	$194.09
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	13	12	$4474.24	$1116.07
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	12	11	$672.10	$72.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	63	$242.59	$99.04
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	62	26	$365.70	$85.67
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	46	36	$9389.71	$331.65
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	40	22	$1550.99	$104.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$328.38	$121.34
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	30	25	$1173.38	$72.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	28	$348.03	$140.27
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	29	25	$4632.93	$1129.03
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	25	21	$12318.29	$232.93
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	24	21	$168.88	$13.05
61645 Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed through skin	12	12	$3598.00	$854.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	40	37	$7222.67	$352.47
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	39	20	$439.55	$93.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	32	$309.01	$115.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	30	$225.61	$80.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$315.44	$115.19
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	23	20	$1788.43	$138.36
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	22	20	$4706.03	$1129.15
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	21	20	$1532.97	$73.96
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	21	19	$9440.23	$231.23
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	21	21	$170.96	$12.25
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	14	12	$824.00	$106.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	63	$218.68	$78.27
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	53	23	$343.77	$90.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$309.42	$110.69
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	45	39	$6898.31	$341.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$300.61	$114.22
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	26	23	$9365.77	$250.86
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	26	24	$4364.00	$1132.12
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	24	22	$1400.50	$72.56
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	22	18	$1538.66	$131.19
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	17	11	$474.00	$103.52
36228 Insertion of catheter into artery on one side of neck or chest for diagnosis or treatment including radiological supervision and interpretation	14	11	$3346.29	$242.13
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	13	13	$45.00	$12.64
61645 Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance, accessed through skin	11	11	$3647.06	$843.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	30	$228.00	$76.40
75898 Imaging of blood vessel	28	14	$431.00	$89.76
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	28	24	$6819.64	$360.52
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	24	24	$9686.93	$232.45
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	24	22	$45.00	$12.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$325.00	$104.79
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	14	14	$1806.00	$71.76
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	14	14	$4790.00	$1139.81
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	13	13	$1943.31	$152.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	30	$211.61	$75.80
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	31	28	$6654.35	$402.19
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	20	18	$10543.50	$250.83
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	18	18	$45.00	$12.55
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance	16	12	$474.00	$103.70
36227 Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist	15	14	$1956.50	$151.71
75894 Radiological supervision and interpretation of obstruction of blood vessel via catheter	12	11	$1194.75	$68.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$309.36	$111.61
61624 Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery	11	11	$4855.32	$1149.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-26

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License CA A83715

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2084N0400X

State License CA A83715

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scripps Health

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 920371027

Phone: 8585549100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rene Sanchez-Mejia , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1124159942

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Andrea Vastola , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1215403696

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Sara Deskin , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1306276936

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Uchiyama , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1386695625

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Erika Van Hulzen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1518930478

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Faith Barnett , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1528033222

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2023

Registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371027 (Tel: 8585548920)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2023

Registered at 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921275705 (Tel: 8585548920)

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2011

Registered at 200 W ARBOR DR, MAIL CODE 8466, SAN DIEGO, CA 921039001 (Tel: 6194710333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2011

Registered at 200 W ARBOR DR, MAIL CODE 8466, SAN DIEGO, CA 921039001 (Tel: 6194710333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2011

Recorded as SCOTT OLSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2011

Psychiatry & Neurology (License #A83715 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1376568659

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 13, 2006

Last Update: September 26, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd

San Diego, CA 921275705

Phone: 8585548920

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