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Dr. Christopher Rishel, MD

Anesthesiologist

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rishel, Anesthesiologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Rishel, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Rishel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rishel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rishel’s office at (650) 723-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Rishel speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Rishel 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. Rishel. 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:

    • Moyamoya Disease
    • Brain Malformations
    • Genetic Brain Disorder
    • Moyamoya disease
    • Moyamoya Syndrome
    • Progressive Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I675: Moyamoya disease

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Brain Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain growth
    • Brain adenoma
    • Non-malignant brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
    • D330: Benign neoplasm of brain, supratentorial

    Also known as:

    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Tic Douloureux
    • Facial Nerve Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G500: Trigeminal neuralgia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormality of Brain Blood Vessels
    • Birth Defects
    • Cerebral Vascular Malformations
    • Congenital Brain Vessel Anomalies
    • Brain Blood Vessel Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q283: Other malformations of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Rishel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Rishel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rishel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rishel accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Rishel's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Rishel's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 723-4000

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    Dr. Christopher Rishel's Practice 2

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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

    Dr. Rishel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528449071.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rishel?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Rishel's specialty?

    Dr. Rishel is an Anesthesiologist near Stanford, 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. Christopher Rishel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rishel is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Christopher Rishel accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Rishel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Rishel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rishel's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Rishel?

    Please contact Dr. Rishel's office at (650) 723-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rishel's office located?

    Dr. Rishel's offices are located in Stanford, CA and Redwood City, CA.