Ole Saetrum Opgaard, M.D., PH.D

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Ole Saetrum Opgaard is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Garden Grove, CA with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(714) 786-5794Garden Grove, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ole Saetrum Opgaard, M.D., PH.D has practiced internal medicine for 44+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 44+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

1 of 547 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Garden Grove44+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1906dNPPES updated 2021-03-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9191 Westminster Ave Ste 207, Garden Grove, CA 92844-2751

Fax: (714) 786-5799
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

52.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

218

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

229

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

916

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $421k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+31%)65%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+7%)25%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$926 received from industry

44 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ole Saetrum Opgaard's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 3, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 12259, Westminster, CA 92685-2259

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Ole Saetrum Opgaard

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ole Saetrum Opgaard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Garden Grove required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ole Saetrum Opgaard

NPI records show Dr. Saetrum Opgaard as active with telehealth listed in Garden Grove, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 786-5794.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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