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Dr. Erin O'brien, MD

Dr. Erin O'brien, MD

Rochester, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. O'brien, Otolaryngologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Erin O'brien, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. O'brien graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals. She is a member of the Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley. Dr. O'brien is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'brien’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'brien’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. O'brien?

    Dr. Erin O'brien, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. O'brien empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Taste & Smell Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rochester/MN community, Dr. O'brien is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. O'brien go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Fellow - NIH Research Fellowship, Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology and Pediatrics: University of Iowa | Fellow - Rhinology and Chemosensory Fellowship in Dept of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery: University of Nebraska Medical Center

    • Residency: University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Is Dr. O'brien board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Erin O'brien, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. O'brien speak?

    Dr. O'brien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. O'brien treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien. 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:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
    • Chronic Pansinusitis
    • Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation
    • Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
    • Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
    • Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
    • Chronic widespread sinus infection
    • All sinus inflammation
    • Chronic forehead sinus infection
    • Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
    • Frontal rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J328: Other chronic sinusitis
    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
    • J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
    • J324: Chronic pansinusitis
    • J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis

    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:

    • Nasal Polyp
    • Nasal Cyst or Mucocele
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Polyp in nose
    • Nasal growth
    • Sinus polyp
    • Nose cyst
    • Sinus cyst
    • Mucus retention cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J339: Nasal polyp, unspecified
    • J341: Cyst and mucocele of nose and nasal sinus

    Also known as:

    • Benign Tumor of the Ear, Nose, and Sinuses
    • Benign Tumor
    • Ear Disorder
    • Non-cancerous growth in ear
    • Benign nasal tumor
    • Non-malignant sinus growth
    • Benign ear mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D140: Benign neoplasm of middle ear, nasal cavity and accessory sinuses

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    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:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute sinusitis
    • Repeated sinus infection
    • Recurring sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0191: Acute recurrent sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Lung Disorder
    • Other Breathing Conditions
    • Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
    • Specific Lung Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J988: Other specified respiratory disorders

    Also known as:

    • Fungal Infection
    • Mycosis
    • Mold Infection
    • Yeast Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B49: Unspecified mycosis

    Also known as:

    • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) without kidney problems
    • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
    • Wegener's without kidney involvement
    • Non-renal GPA
    • Localized GPA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3130: Wegener's granulomatosis without renal involvement

    What procedures does Dr. O'brien perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien. 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:

    • Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
    • Frontal Sinus Exploration (Endoscopic)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery with Ethmoidectomy and Sphenoidotomy
    • Partial Ethmoid Sinus Surgery with Endoscopy
    • Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
    • Sinus Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
    • Sinus Tissue Biopsy
    • Maxillary Sinus Surgery
    • Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery
    • Frontal Sinus Tissue Removal
    • Sinus Exploration
    • Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
    • Maxillary sinus surgery
    • Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
    • Total Ethmoidectomy
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
    • Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)
    • Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Nasal Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
    • Anterior Ethmoidectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Sinus Surgery
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
    • Sinus Clearance Surgery
    • Nasal Endoscopy with Sphenoidotomy
    • Sinus Tissue Excision
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
    • 31276: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with frontal sinus exploration, including removal of tissue from frontal sinus, when performed
    • 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
    • 31259: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy, with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus
    • 31254: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; partial (anterior)
    • 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
    • 31288: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with sphenoidotomy; with removal of tissue from the sphenoid sinus

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Nose Scope
    • Rhinoscope
    • Nasal Examination with Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Sinus Endoscopy
    • Nasal Polyp Removal
    • Sinus Biopsy
    • Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
    • Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
    • Sphenoid Sinus Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy

    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:

    • Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
    • Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
    • Image-Guided Brain Surgery
    • Computer-Guided Neurosurgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. O'brien accept my insurance?

    Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. O'brien in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Professional Benefit Administrators

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. O'brien's office located?

    Dr. Erin O'brien's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    Dr. Erin O'brien's Practice 2

    1216 2nd Swst

    Rochester, MN 55902

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley

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    What is Dr. O'brien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. O'brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891836557.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'brien?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'brien

    What is Dr. Erin O'brien's specialty?

    Dr. O'brien is a Otolaryngologist near Rochester, 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. O'brien to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erin O'brien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. O'brien is affiliated with Mayo Clinic 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 Erin O'brien accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Erin O'brien is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erin O'brien offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erin O'brien?

    Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erin O'brien have?

    Dr. Erin O'brien is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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