2026 NPPES data Nutritionist NPI 1356415426 MD
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AXEL OLSON, MD

Nutritionist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
532
Medicare Part D claims · 46 beneficiaries · Nutritionist avg: 2K

What the federal data shows

AXEL OLSON, MD filed 532 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nutritionist in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama.

532
Part D claims, 2023

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AXEL OLSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

532 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about AXEL OLSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1356415426

Primary specialty

Nutritionist

Niche

4,801 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

532 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,742

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Nutritionist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Nutritionist share within Alabama

1. Nutritionist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nutritionist share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nutritionist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nutritionist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nutritionist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nutritionist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AXEL OLSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nutritionist provider holding MD credentials at 3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243, with a listed phone of (205) 536-7600. NPI 1356415426 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OLSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 532 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 46 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $645K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nutritionist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,801 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,742 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243

Provider Details

NPI 1356415426
Specialty Nutritionist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

532
Total Claims
$645K
Total Drug Cost
46
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
747
Total Day Supply
19,204
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
26 (4.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.24
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AXEL OLSON, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Hcl
86
Mirtazapine
68
Levothyroxine Sodium
27
Fentanyl
22
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
21
Diphenhydramine Hcl
19
Olanzapine
17
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
16
Atenolol
13
Trazodone Hcl
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nutritionist Overview

How AXEL OLSON, MD fits within the Nutritionist landscape nationally.

4,801
Nutritionist Providers in US
54
States with Nutritionist
1,742
Avg Claims per Provider

AXEL OLSON, MD's 532 claims are below the specialty average of 1,742.

Nearby Nutritionist Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as OLSON.

Compare Nutritionist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AXEL OLSON, MD's specialty?
AXEL OLSON, MD specializes in Nutritionist and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does AXEL OLSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AXEL OLSON, MD wrote 532 Medicare Part D claims totaling $645K in drug costs for 46 beneficiaries.
Where is AXEL OLSON, MD located?
AXEL OLSON, MD is located at 3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 750, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35243. Phone: (205) 536-7600.
What is AXEL OLSON, MD's NPI number?
AXEL OLSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356415426, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does AXEL OLSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AXEL OLSON, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.9%.
How many Nutritionist providers are there in the US?
There are 4,801 Nutritionist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Nutritionist provider writes 1,742 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AXEL OLSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AXEL OLSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Hcl, Mirtazapine, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AXEL OLSON, MD accept Medicare?
AXEL OLSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 532 Part D claims and 46 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AXEL OLSON, MD's credentials?
AXEL OLSON, MD's NPI is 1356415426 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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