Robert J Olson, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Robert J Olson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fargo, ND with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Patients across ND can see Robert J Olson, MD in person in Fargo or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in North Dakota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Dakota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 25 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NDSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Fargo41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5301dNPPES updated 2011-11-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Dakota Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102-3641

Fax: (701) 234-7470
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

83/100

North Dakota avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.9%

North Dakota avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)

Better than 85% of reporting doctors in North Dakota

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

Medicare Patients

198

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

347

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,353

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $271k

Percentile rankings compared against 160 reporting peers in North Dakota.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+33%)65%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
31%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Alzheimer's / Dementia
28%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    University of North Dakota School of Medicine

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of North Dakota School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Robert J Olson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert J Olson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Fargo 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 Robert J Olson

NPI records show Dr. Olson as active with telehealth listed in Fargo, ND. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (701) 234-2261.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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