Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nathan Olafsen, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1447516778
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12634 Olive Blvd, Dept Orthopaedic Surgery
Saint Louis, MO 631416337
(314) 996-8099
fax (314) 996-8132
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2017016490
Medicaid
MO #200043385

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447516778. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,145
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,402
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 520 94 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 144 90 $124
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 117 77 $109
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 91 77 $88
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 52 39 $93
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 41 31 $26
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 38 34 $57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 32 23 $49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $109
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 20 17 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Saint Louis Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, average services per provider: 1,369. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,085
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Checkpoint Surgical, INC 7 $2,084.80

By nature of payment

Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$1,000
Food and Beverage
$683
Travel and Lodging
$402

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
370
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$7,020
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 148 32 $2,524
Pregabalin Generic 57 18 $1,675
Meloxicam Generic 46 20 $185
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 11 $1,635
Methocarbamol Generic 30 13 $370
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 18 0 $115
Methylprednisolone Generic 15 13 $159
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 0 $356

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nathan Olafsen's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathan Olafsen practices Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Nathan Olafsen practice?
Dr. Nathan Olafsen practices at 12634 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631416337. Office phone: 3149968099.
What is Dr. Nathan Olafsen's NPI?
Dr. Nathan Olafsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447516778, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathan Olafsen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathan Olafsen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathan Olafsen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.