Who is Dr. Ekern, Psychiatrist in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Where did Dr. Ekern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Psychiatry Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School
Is Dr. Ekern board certified as a Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Ekern, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Ekern speak?
Dr. Ekern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Ekern typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Ekern 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. Ekern. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Left Artificial Knee Joint
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis
- Left Knee Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint
Also known as:
- Recurrent Major Depression in Remission
- Depression
- Chronic depression in remission
- Recurring depression recovery
- Depression well-managed
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3340: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Ekern typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ekern may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Ekern's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ekern accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Ekern's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Ekern's office located?
Dr. Michael Ekern's Primary Practice
3800 Park Nicollet Blvd
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 993-3708
What is Dr. Ekern's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205811072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekern
What is Dr. Michael Ekern's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.