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Dr. Joseph Andresen, MD

Dr. Joseph Andresen, MD

Anesthesiologist

Redwood City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Andresen, Anesthesiologist in Redwood City, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Andresen, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Redwood City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Andresen graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Andresen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Andresen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Andresen’s office at (650) 853-2894.

    Where did Dr. Andresen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Hospital | UC Irvine Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Andresen board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Andresen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Andresen speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Andresen 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. Andresen. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Andresen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Andresen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Andresen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 853-2894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Andresen accept in Redwood City, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of California

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Andresen's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Andresen's Primary Practice

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas

    Redwood City, CA 94062

    (650) 853-2894

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    Dr. Joseph Andresen's Practice 2

    2950 Whipple Ave

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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    Dr. Joseph Andresen's Practice 3

    2500 Hospital Dr Ste B

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    What hospitals are Dr. Andresen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Andresen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Andresen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194878439.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Andresen?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Andresen's specialty?

    Dr. Andresen is an Anesthesiologist near Redwood City, 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. Joseph Andresen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Andresen is affiliated with Sequoia 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

    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. Joseph Andresen accepting new patients in Redwood City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Andresen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Andresen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Andresen's office at (650) 853-2894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Andresen?

    Please contact Dr. Andresen's office at (650) 853-2894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Andresen's office located?

    Dr. Andresen's offices are located in Redwood City, CA and Mountain View, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Andresen have?

    Dr. Joseph Andresen is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.