Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Andresen, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1194878439
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2894
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 29, 2020
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G50667
Medicaid
CA #00G506670

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194878439. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
165
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$23,186
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 165 160 $141

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Palo Alto Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 2.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Andresen's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Andresen practices Anesthesiology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Andresen practice?
Dr. Joseph Andresen practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532894.
What is Dr. Joseph Andresen's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Andresen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194878439, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Andresen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Andresen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Andresen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.