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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lees, Otolaryngologist in Bemidji, MN?
Dr. Katherine Lees, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Bemidji, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lees is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lees’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lees’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Lees speak?
Dr. Lees and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lees treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lees 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. Lees. 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.
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
- H6122: Impacted cerumen, left ear
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Hoarseness or Voice Changes
- Voice Disorder
- Hoarse voice
- Raspy voice
- Vocal cord dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R490: Dysphonia
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils
- Big tonsils
ICD-10 Codes:
- J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Having Ear Tubes
- Tympanostomy tubes
- Grommets
- Ventilation tubes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9622: Myringotomy tube(s) status
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Middle Ear and Mastoid Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Middle Ear Problem
- Mastoid Bone Disorder
- Ear and Mastoid Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H748X3: Other specified disorders of middle ear and mastoid, bilateral
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Enlarged Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen adenoids
- Big adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids
Also known as:
- Eustachian Tube Disorder
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Problem
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Bilateral Eustachian Tube Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6993: Unspecified Eustachian tube disorder, bilateral
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Lees perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Lees performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lees. 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.
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum Repair
- Septoplasty
- Nasal Septum Surgery
- Submucous Resection of Septum
- Nose Septum Straightening
CPT Codes:
- 30520: Septoplasty or submucous resection, with or without cartilage scoring, contouring or replacement with graft
Also known as:
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction Surgery
- Inferior Turbinate Resection
- Turbinate Reduction
- Nasal Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30140: Submucous resection inferior turbinate, partial or complete, any method
Also known as:
- Simple Nosebleed Treatment
- Anterior Nasal Hemorrhage Control
- Nosebleed Cautery
- Nasal Packing for Nosebleed
- Stop Nosebleed Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 30901: Control nasal hemorrhage, anterior, simple (limited cautery and/or packing) any method
Also known as:
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Endoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
CPT Codes:
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
- Pediatric Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy for Kids
- T&A Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12
Does Dr. Lees accept my insurance?
Dr. Lees accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lees accept in Bemidji, MN?
Dr. Lees in Bemidji, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bank of New Hampshire
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medica
Medicare
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lees' office located?
What is Dr. Lees's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lees's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740697689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lees?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lees
What is Dr. Katherine Lees's specialty?
Dr. Lees is a Otolaryngologist near Bemidji, MN. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Lees to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Lees affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lees is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Katherine Lees accepting new patients in Bemidji, MN?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Lees is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Lees offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lees's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Lees?
Please contact Dr. Lees's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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