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Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO

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Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), epidural steroid injection, facet injection, and more.
3125 E Meridian Park Loop Suite 300
Wasilla, AK 99654

Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO is a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO is affiliated with Orthopedic Physicians Alaska and Alaska Regional Hospital.

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Office Locations

10928 Eagle River Road Suite 240
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 562-2277
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3125 E Meridian Park Loop Suite 300
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 562-2277
(907) 563-3460
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3801 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 562-2277
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3801 University Drive Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 762-6337
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Some issues Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 76

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2013 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 34
doctor visit 219
injections 54
nerve block 54
pain management 54
spinal procedures 54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 59
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 13
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2013

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2014 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 235
injections 77
nerve block 77
pain management 77
spinal procedures 77

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 56
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2014

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2015 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 17
diagnostic procedures 25
doctor visit 329
injections 135
minimally invasive procedures 16
nerve block 104
nerve procedures 16
pain management 134
spinal procedures 118

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 126
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 38
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2015

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2016 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 304
injections 127
minimally invasive procedures 15
nerve block 113
nerve procedures 15
pain management 142
spinal procedures 127

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 74
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 13
Hispanic 0
Asian 16
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 12
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2016

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2017 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 264
injections 44
nerve block 44
pain management 44
spinal procedures 44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 57
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2017

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 30
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2018 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 274
injections 63
nerve block 49
pain management 63
spinal procedures 63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 77
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 18
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2018

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2019 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 324
injections 73
nerve block 73
pain management 73
spinal procedures 73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 78
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 16
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2020 were pain management, nerve block, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 359
injections 23
minimally invasive procedures 11
nerve block 23
nerve procedures 11
pain management 34
spinal procedures 23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 70
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 11
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2020

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 7
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2021 were injections, spinal procedures, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 27
diagnostic procedures 122
doctor visit 173
injections 181
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 11
nerve block 131
pain management 154
spinal procedures 165

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 163
Female 249
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 341
Black 13
Hispanic 15
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 131
85 and over 23
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2021

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 22
diagnostic procedures 110
doctor visit 201
injections 325
nerve block 253
pain management 303
spinal procedures 303

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 229
Female 364
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 479
Black 20
Hispanic 24
Asian 39
Other 18
Native American 13
Age
From 65 to 74 289
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 44
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2023 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 35
diagnostic procedures 109
doctor visit 197
injections 431
nerve block 321
pain management 396
spinal procedures 396

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 252
Female 372
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 522
Black 19
Hispanic 14
Asian 35
Other 23
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 336
From 75 to 84 205
85 and over 38
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2023

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 26
Dementia 4
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK during 2024 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 51
diagnostic procedures 61
doctor visit 164
injections 559
minimally invasive procedures 11
nerve block 419
nerve procedures 11
pain management 519
spinal procedures 508

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 299
Female 466
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 636
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 44
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 406
From 75 to 84 261
85 and over 48
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO in 2024

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 28
Dementia 4
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated as a pain medicine specialist in Eagle River, AK were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration 30
diagnostic procedures 54
doctor visit 239
injections 174
minimally invasive procedures 13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 11
nerve block 138
nerve procedures 13
pain management 166
spinal procedures 162

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO.

Gender
Male 118
Female 180
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander 20
Non-Hispanic White 242
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 1
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 91
85 and over 17
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 7
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orthopedic Physicians Alaska
Alaska Regional Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erik A. Olson, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $107 GENERAL THERAPIES
$107
Phadia US Inc. $50 SDG-IDD-Allergy
$50
Pfizer Inc. $17 EMBEDA
$17
SI-Bone, Inc. $15
$15
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $15 Neuro-Chronic Pain
$15
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $205

Biography

Dr. Erik Olson is a specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine in Anchorage, AK, Eagle River, AK, and Wasilla, AK. His education and training includes medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. He is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital.