Andrew Charles Birkeland, M.D.

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology

Andrew Charles Birkeland is a Pediatric Otolaryngology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(650) 498-6000Palo Alto, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Andrew Charles Birkeland, M.D. in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2012 — over 14 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 3 Otolaryngology providers in CASee all Otolaryngology in Palo Alto14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 2882dNPPES updated 2018-07-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

240

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

45

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

152

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $8k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
74%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
60%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
24%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Diabetes
23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
23%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Atrial Fibrillation
23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$453 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Andrew Charles Birkeland's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 14 years in practice

    Established

OtolaryngologyPediatric Otolaryngology in Palo AltoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A pediatric otolaryngologist has special expertise in the management of infants and children with disorders that include congenital and acquired conditions involving the aerodigestive tract, nose and paranasal sinuses, the ear and other areas of the head and neck. The pediatric otolaryngologist has special skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of childhood disorders of voice, speech, language and hearing.

Taxonomy: 207YP0228X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2201

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191323

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Virtual Pediatric Otolaryngology Care With Andrew Charles Birkeland

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Andrew Charles Birkeland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Andrew Charles Birkeland

Dr. Birkeland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 498-6000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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