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Dr. Michael Shinners, MD

Dr. Michael Shinners, MD

Fargo, ND

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shinners, Otolaryngologist in Fargo, ND?

    Dr. Michael Shinners, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fargo, ND with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shinners graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Shinners is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shinners’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shinners’s office at (701) 234-2000.

    Where did Dr. Shinners go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shinners speak?

    Dr. Shinners and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shinners treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shinners 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. Shinners. 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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Hearing Loss in Left Ear
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss
    • Sudden Deafness Left Ear
    • Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Left Side
    • Acute Hearing Loss Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
    • H9122: Sudden idiopathic hearing loss, left ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cyst in Left Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Cholesteatoma Left Ear
    • Left Ear Growth
    • Skin Cell Growth in Left Ear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H7192: Unspecified cholesteatoma, left ear

    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:

    • Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
    • Benign cranial nerve neoplasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves

    What procedures does Dr. Shinners perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Shinners 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. Shinners. 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:

    • Cochlear Implant Surgery
    • Cochlear Implants
    • Cochlear Device Implantation
    • Hearing Implant Procedure
    • Inner Ear Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 69930: Cochlear device implantation, with or without mastoidectomy

    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 Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Does Dr. Shinners accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shinners accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 234-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shinners accept in Fargo, ND?

    Dr. Shinners in Fargo, ND accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Assurant

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Shinners' office located?

    Dr. Michael Shinners' Primary Practice

    801 Broadway N

    Fargo, ND 58102

    (701) 234-2000

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    Dr. Michael Shinners' Practice 2

    1310 W 22nd St

    Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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

    Dr. Shinners's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447395512.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shinners?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Shinners's specialty?

    Dr. Shinners is a Otolaryngologist near Fargo, ND. 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. Shinners to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Shinners affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shinners is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital 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 Michael Shinners accepting new patients in Fargo, ND?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Shinners is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Shinners offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shinners's office at (701) 234-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Shinners?

    Please contact Dr. Shinners's office at (701) 234-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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