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Dr. Alexandra Harstad, MD

Anesthesiologist

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Harstad, Anesthesiologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Alexandra Harstad, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Harstad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harstad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harstad’s office at (408) 885-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Harstad speak?

    Dr. Harstad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Harstad typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Harstad diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Harstad. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Harstad typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra Harstad may include:

    Please contact Dr. Harstad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Harstad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harstad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harstad accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Harstad in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Harstad's office located?

    Dr. Alexandra Harstad's Primary Practice

    3801 Miranda Ave

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (408) 885-5000

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    Dr. Alexandra Harstad's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr # 154

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Alexandra Harstad's Practice 3

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    What hospitals are Dr. Harstad affiliated with?

    Dr. Harstad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Redwood City Medical Center,Redwood City, CA

    What is Dr. Harstad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Harstad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295294452.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harstad?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harstad

    What is Dr. Alexandra Harstad's specialty?

    Dr. Harstad is an Anesthesiologist near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Alexandra Harstad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Harstad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Redwood City Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Alexandra Harstad accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandra Harstad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandra Harstad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harstad's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Harstad?

    Please contact Dr. Harstad's office at (408) 885-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Harstad's office located?

    Dr. Harstad's offices are located in Palo Alto, CA, Stanford, CA, and San Jose, CA.