Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Odegard, Anesthesiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kirsten Odegard, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Odegard graduated from University of Giessen Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Diakonhjemmet Hospital Norway. Dr. Odegard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Odegard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Odegard’s office at (617) 355-6000.
Where did Dr. Odegard go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Anesthesia - New York University Medical Center - New York, NY | NYU Medical Center, Fellow:Cardiothoracic Anesth.
Residency: Diakonhjemmet Hospital Norway | Surgery - Diakonhjemmet Hospital | Lenox Hill Hospital | NYU Langone Medical Center | Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Norway, Resident:Surgery | NYU Langone Medical Center | New York University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Justus-Liebig University / College of Human Medicine | University of Giessen Faculty of Medicine | Justus-Liebig-Universit‰t Giessen Fachbereich Medizin
Is Dr. Odegard board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Odegard, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Odegard speak?
Dr. Odegard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Odegard typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Odegard 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. Odegard. 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Great Vein Malformation
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
- PDA
- Open Ductus Arteriosus
- Heart Connection Problem in Newborns
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- Major Vein Defect
- Abnormal Great Veins
- Large Vein Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
- Q250: Patent ductus arteriosus
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q268: Other congenital malformations of great veins
Also known as:
- Pre-excitation Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
- WPW Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I456: Pre-excitation syndrome
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Odegard typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Odegard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Odegard. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion for Children
- Central Line Placement
- Non-Tunneled Central Catheter
- Pediatric Central Line
CPT Codes:
- 36555: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; younger than 5 years of age
Does Dr. Odegard accept my insurance?
Dr. Odegard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Odegard accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Odegard in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Odegard's office located?
What is Dr. Odegard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Odegard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912968009.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Odegard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Odegard
What is Dr. Kirsten Odegard's specialty?
Dr. Odegard is a Anesthesiologist near Boston, MA.
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 this Dr. Kirsten Odegard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Odegard is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
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Is Kirsten Odegard accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Odegard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirsten Odegard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Odegard's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirsten Odegard?
Please contact Dr. Odegard's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kirsten Odegard have?
Dr. Kirsten Odegard is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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