Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Birkeland, M.D.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1700149317
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
900 Blake Wilbur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 498-6000
Additional location
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Taubman Center Reception A
Ann Arbor, MI 481095000
(734) 936-4000
fax (734) 936-8023

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 3, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YP0228X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A152853

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700149317. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
477
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$85,716
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 138 85 $101
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 99 72 $71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 40 32 $69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 39 39 $138
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 39 39 $188
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 34 30 $149
38724 Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck 27 27 $1,460
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 18 16 $69
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 17 13 $101
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 15 14 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Palo Alto Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$453
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $125.00
Genzyme Corporation 1 $120.14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $117.21
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $90.91

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$453

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
116
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$4,075
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pentoxifylline Generic 48 12 $3,121
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 31 0 $563
Gabapentin Generic 20 0 $347
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 17 0 $44

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Andrew Birkeland's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Birkeland practices Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Andrew Birkeland practice?
Dr. Andrew Birkeland practices at 900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Office phone: 6504986000.
What is Dr. Andrew Birkeland's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Birkeland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700149317, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Birkeland accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Birkeland accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Birkeland commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.