Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Andrus, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. James Patrick Andrus, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Andrus completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Andrus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andrus’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andrus’s office at (650) 498-7103.
Where did Dr. Andrus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Ucsd
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca
What languages does Dr. Andrus speak?
Dr. Andrus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrus typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Andrus 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. Andrus. 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Andrus typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Andrus 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. Andrus. 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 (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Andrus accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-7103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Andrus accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Andrus in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Molina Healthcare
State of Nevada
UMR Administered Payer
UNITE HERE HEALTH
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Andrus' office located?
Dr. James Patrick Andrus' Primary Practice
725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-7103
What is Dr. Andrus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Andrus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720189053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andrus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Andrus
What is Dr. James Patrick Andrus's specialty?
Dr. Andrus is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. James Patrick Andrus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Andrus is affiliated with Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, Grand Strand Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Patrick Andrus accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Patrick Andrus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Patrick Andrus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Andrus's office at (650) 498-7103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Patrick Andrus?
Please contact Dr. Andrus's office at (650) 498-7103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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