
17 Years of Experience
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?
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