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DR. AXEL KENNETH OLSON MD
NPI 1356415426
Internal Medicine in Birmingham, AL

Active since November 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243(205) 536-7600(205) 203-4491 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2026, Feb 1, 2022, Feb 8, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Axel Kenneth Olson Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. AXEL KENNETH OLSON MD (NPI 1356415426) is an individual internal medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (13077) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356415426
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AXEL KENNETH OLSONCredential: MD
Location Address3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 750Birmingham, AL 35243-3409 · (205) 536-7600 · Fax (205) 203-4491
Phone(205) 536-7600
Fax(205) 203-4491
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1356415426 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 13077
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedNutritionistTaxonomy 133N00000X · License 13077 (AL)
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750, Birmingham, AL 35243
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid529913890AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Axel Kenneth Olson Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092766808
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050209000130
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
98 services22 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
97 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35243 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 13

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier21 claims632 services$5.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier11 claims4,822 services$0.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier16 claims8,873 services$0.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
7 suppliers178 claims3,578 services$10.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 10 to 51 grams of protein - premix B4189
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
3 suppliers48 claims321 services$179.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 52 to 73 grams of protein - premix B4193
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
5 suppliers27 claims182 services$230.75 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AXEL K OLSON MD PC
Internal Medicine
3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243
Jefferson County (205) 536-7600

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Axel Olson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Axel Olson is 1356415426. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2006.

Where is Axel Olson located?

Axel Olson practices at 3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 750, Birmingham, AL 35243. The listed phone number is (205) 536-7600.

What is Axel Olson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Axel Olson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Axel Olson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Axel Olson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Axel Olson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Axel Olson was last updated on January 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.