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Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Wound Care

Professional interests include: colorectal problems, acid reflux (GERD), robotic surgery, and more.

3200 Channing Way Suite 206a
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

(208) 529-2230

Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO is a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID specializing in general surgery and wound care. Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Optum, Mountain View Hospital and Optum Idaho.

Office Locations

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

3200 Channing Way Suite 206a
Idaho Falls, ID 83404

(208) 529-2230

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3200 Channing Way Suite A206
Idaho Falls, ID

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Some issues Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Skin Grafting

When a large area of skin is too damaged to heal, a skin graft may be used to protect the tissue underneath and reduce scarring. A layer of healthy skin is taken and moved to the injured area, where it is fixed in place. Skin grafts are used to treat burns, infections, large wounds, ulcers, and other significant problems that affect the skin.

There are several different types of skin graft, depending on where the donor skin is taken from:

Autografts, where healthy skin is taken from another place on the patient's body
Allografts, where the donor skin is taken from another person or cadaver
Xenografts, which are harvested from animals and are used temporarily like a dressing to cover a wound
Synthetic grafts, which are made from non-biological materials, like silicone

In all cases, the skin graft may either be full-thickness or partial-thickness. While thicker grafts make recovery more difficult for the donor site, they heal more easily than thinner grafts.

Before skin graft surgery, patients are given anesthesia so they cannot feel any pain. If using an autograft, the surgeon carefully measures and removes the skin from the donor site. Sometimes the graft is cut in a mesh-like pattern, to allow a small piece of donated skin to stretch and cover a larger area. This also helps oxygen pass through the graft. The site where the skin graft will go is cleaned well to remove any dirt, bacteria, or dead skin cells. Then the skin graft is placed and attached with stitches or staples. It is often covered with antibacterial ointment and supportive bandages for the first few days.

As the skin graft heals into its new position, new blood vessels grow to reach and support the skin. Depending on the thickness of the graft, oil glands, sweat glands, and hair follicles may also regrow. Recovery time depends on the thickness of the graft and the overall health of the skin in the grafted area, but it generally takes from two to four weeks.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hyperbaric oxygen therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Idaho, Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2012 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
emergency care	60
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
emergency care	11
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	144
emergency care	14
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	164
inpatient care	164
minimally invasive procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	154

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	34
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	125
emergency care	16
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	144
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	118
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	184
excision	17
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	124
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	53
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	27
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	125
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
minimally invasive procedures	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	13
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	18
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	82
excision	22
hospital care	138
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	64
inpatient care	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated as a general surgeon in Idaho Falls, ID were hospital care, inpatient care, emergency care and minimally invasive procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	100
emergency care	25
excision	18
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO.

**Gender**
Female	79
Male	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	111
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Oklahoma State Medical Center: Tulsa, OK. He has a state license in Idaho.

Residency: Oklahoma State Medical Center: Tulsa, OK

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tait Dell Olaveson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

Optum

Mountain View Hospital

Optum Idaho

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Access Pro Medical, LLC	$8,466 Matriderm $8,466
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,763 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,763
KCI USA, Inc	$1,217 SILVERCEL $1,087	Surgical Mgmt Therapy $79	VAC VERAFLO $51
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$344 Reverse Shoulder $196	INTEGRA DERMAL REGENERATION TEMPLATE $50	AMNIOEXCEL $29	INTEGRA FLOWABLE WOUND MATRIX $26	$43
Covidien Sales LLC	$273 CVI $219	Vessel Sealing $53
Other	$716 RECELL $88	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $57	Phasix Mesh $42	Sutures $42	MATRIXRIB $41	Other $445

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$8,072
Travel and Lodging	$5,013
Food and Beverage	$2,694

Biography

Dr. Tait Olaveson, who practices in Idaho Falls, ID, is a medical specialist in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, general surgery, and wound care. His areas of expertise include temporal artery biopsy, hypoparathyroidism, and hernia surgery. He is affiliated with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Optum, and Mountain View Hospital. Dr. Olaveson studied medicine at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine.