Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dan Olson, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Cortland, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Olson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Olson
Dr. Dan Olson is an internal medicine specialist in Cortland, OH, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Olson performed 2,952 Medicare services across 1,897 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Olson received a total of $5,608 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 366 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Olson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in OH
$5,608 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,952
Medicare services
Top 5% in OH for internal medicine
1,897
Unique beneficiaries
$31
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~148 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
317 | $6 | $20 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
300 | $8 | $10 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
229 | $53 | $120 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
223 | $10 | $18 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
206 | $6 | $13 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
186 | $76 | $158 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
169 | $45 | $75 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
165 | $13 | $21 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
153 | $16 | $28 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
83 | $10 | $16 |
| Chronic care management, additional 20 min/month This service covers an extra 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional for managing two or more chronic conditions each calendar month. |
81 | $33 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
74 | $36 | $68 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
60 | $15 | $25 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
60 | $59 | $86 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 57 | $17 | $22 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
50 | $74 | $80 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
49 | $29 | $32 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
36 | $9 | $15 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
35 | $283 | $300 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
34 | $6 | $10 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
34 | $5 | $9 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
34 | $123 | $137 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
33 | $29 | $32 |
| Annual depression screening | 32 | $17 | $22 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
28 | $38 | $53 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $89 | $124 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
26 | $62 | $95 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
24 | $8 | $13 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
23 | $157 | $215 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
22 | $3 | $6 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 20 | $18 | $30 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
19 | $8 | $12 |
| Iron level test | 18 | $6 | $11 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
16 | $29 | $51 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
15 | $19 | $30 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $85 | $168 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,608
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $801/year across 7 years
Top 13% in OH for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
48
Companies
366
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,608 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$371
2023
$277
2022
$795
2021
$1,440
2020
$823
2019
$860
2018
$1,041
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lundbeck LLC
$79
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$75
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Lilly USA, LLC
$36
PFIZER INC.
$33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$24
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$15
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$745
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$588
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$551
Novo Nordisk Inc
$298
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$238
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$229
PFIZER INC.
$228
Abbott Laboratories
$201
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$192
AbbVie Inc.
$188
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$185
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$161
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$153
ABBVIE INC.
$124
Lilly USA, LLC
$117
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$103
Lundbeck LLC
$102
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$98
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$87
Allergan, Inc.
$78
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$68
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$67
Biogen, Inc.
$66
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$61
Exact Sciences Corporation
$47
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$41
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$40
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$37
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$32
Genentech USA, Inc.
$30
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$27
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$25
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Eisai Inc.
$18
MannKind Corporation
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$14
Allergan Inc.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$12
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$11
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Radius Health, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
251
Per 100K population
124.6
County median income
$55,088
Nearest hospital
MH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL
7.7 mi
7.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Olson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 13% of OH peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Olson experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Olson performed 317 ekg interpretation and report services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Olson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Olson received a total of $5,608 from 48 companies across 366 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Olson's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Cortland?
Dr. Olson's average Medicare payment per service is $31. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Olson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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