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Dr. Einar Ottestad, MD

Dr. Einar Ottestad, MD

Stanford, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ottestad, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Einar Ottestad, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Ottestad completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Ottestad is fluent in English, Norwegian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ottestad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ottestad’s office at (650) 498-7103.

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

    • Fellowship: Stanford Hospital and Clinics - Pain Mgmt, Stanford, CA | Stanford Hospital and Clinics - Pain Mgmt CA

    • Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

    Is Dr. Ottestad board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Einar Ottestad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology , American Board of Anesthesiology since 2010, American Board of Anesthesiology since 2009

    What languages does Dr. Ottestad speak?

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

    • English

    • Norwegian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ottestad typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ottestad 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. Ottestad. 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:

    • Single Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Mononeuropathy
    • Localized Nerve Damage
    • Focal Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G589: Mononeuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7918: Myalgia, other site

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ottestad typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ottestad 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. Ottestad. 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:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Percutaneous Nerve Stimulator Placement
    • Electrode Array Implantation (Peripheral Nerve)
    • Nerve Pain Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64555: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; peripheral nerve (excludes sacral nerve)

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Does Dr. Ottestad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ottestad 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. Ottestad accept in Stanford, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Advantage

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ottestad's office located?

    Dr. Einar Ottestad's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (650) 498-7103

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    Dr. Einar Ottestad's Practice 2

    2585 Samaritan Dr

    San Jose, CA 95124

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    Dr. Einar Ottestad's Practice 3

    420 Broadway St

    Redwood City, CA 94063

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Perioperative Interventions to Reduce Chronic Postsurgical Pain

    , 2013

    Ultrasound-guided injections of the knee and hip joints

    , 2009

    Evaluating the magement of septic shock using patient simulation

    , 2007

    Securing the airway of a 'super sized' patient: another use for the Aintree Catheter (R)

    , 2006

    Central venous access in obese patients: A potential complication

    , 2006

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

    Dr. Ottestad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609076983.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ottestad?

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

    What is Dr. Einar Ottestad's specialty?

    Dr. Ottestad is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?

    In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.

    Is this Dr. Einar Ottestad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ottestad is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Ahmc Seton 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 Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - 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 Einar Ottestad accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Einar Ottestad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Einar Ottestad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ottestad's office at (650) 498-7103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Einar Ottestad?

    Please contact Dr. Ottestad's office at (650) 498-7103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Einar Ottestad have?

    Dr. Einar Ottestad is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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