Mr James A Olson, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Boise, ID

Mr James A Olson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to George Washington University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. His current practice location is 222 N 2nd St Ste 102, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 424-0280.

Mr James A Olson is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-9825) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1912992249.

Contact Information

Mr James A Olson, MD
222 N 2nd St Ste 102,
Boise, ID 83702-6129
(208) 424-0280
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr James A Olson
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location222 N 2nd St Ste 102, Boise, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr James A Olson attended and graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1912992249
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234197849
  • Enrollment ID: I20070816000682

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr James A Olson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1912992249NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery M-9825 (Idaho)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery M-9825 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr James A Olson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCenter For Colorectal Care, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740319409
PECOS PAC ID: 6406948769
Enrollment ID: O20070816000690

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr James A Olson, MD
222 N 2nd St Ste 102,
Boise, ID 83702-6129

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Mr James A Olson, MD
222 N 2nd St Ste 102,
Boise, ID 83702-6129

Ph: (208) 424-0280

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