Physician Profile
Andrew C. Birkeland, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Birkeland
Based in Palo Alto, CA, Andrew C. Birkeland, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Andrew is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 394 services to 331 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1700149317 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 498-6000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 BLAKE WILBUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94304
1500 E Medical Center Dr Taubman Center Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
394 services · 331 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
95 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck | Procedure | 38724 |
18 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
105 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
49 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
22 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ENT doctors in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Andrew C. Birkeland's specialty?
Andrew C. Birkeland is an ENT doctor in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Andrew C. Birkeland?
Andrew C. Birkeland is listed at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Andrew C. Birkeland?
The number on file is (650) 498-6000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Andrew C. Birkeland?
Andrew C. Birkeland's National Provider Identifier is 1700149317. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Andrew C. Birkeland's education?
Andrew C. Birkeland attended Other, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Andrew C. Birkeland have?
Andrew C. Birkeland has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Andrew C. Birkeland known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Andrew C. Birkeland performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Andrew C. Birkeland's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Andrew C. Birkeland. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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