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Dr. Dale Ekbom, MD

Rochester, MN

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ekbom, Otolaryngologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Dale Ekbom, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Ekbom graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, General Surgery. Dr. Ekbom is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Flemish, French, German, Gujarati, Haitian, Haitian Creole, Hungarian, Korean, Lao, Malayalam, Moldavian, Moldovan, Panjabi, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Slavic languages, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Turkish, Vietnamese, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekbom’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekbom’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ekbom?

    Dr. Dale Ekbom, 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. Ekbom empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laryngeal & Voice Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rochester/MN community, Dr. Ekbom is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Otolaryngology; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Ekbom board certified as an Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dale Ekbom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Ekbom speak?

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

    • Afrikaans

    • Arabic

    • Bengali

    • Chinese

    • Czech

    • Danish

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    • French

    • German

    • Gujarati

    • Haitian

    • Haitian Creole

    • Hungarian

    • Korean

    • Lao

    • Malayalam

    • Moldavian

    • Moldovan

    • Panjabi

    • Polish

    • Portuguese

    • Punjabi

    • Romanian

    • Russian

    • Slavic languages

    • Slovak

    • Spanish

    • Swedish

    • Tagalog

    • Turkish

    • Vietnamese

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does Dr. Ekbom treat?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ekbom 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. Ekbom. 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:

    • Vocal Cord Disorder
    • One-Sided Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Vocal Cord Paralysis
    • Vocal Cord Polyp
    • Throat Disorder
    • Voice Disorder
    • Voice problems
    • Vocal fold issues
    • Throat conditions
    • Unilateral vocal cord paralysis
    • Paralyzed vocal cord
    • Single vocal cord paralysis
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction
    • Laryngeal paralysis
    • Voice box paralysis
    • Vocal cord immobility
    • Laryngeal polyp
    • Vocal fold polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J383: Other diseases of vocal cords
    • J3801: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, unilateral
    • R490: Dysphonia
    • J3802: Paralysis of vocal cords and larynx, bilateral
    • J381: Polyp of vocal cord and larynx

    Also known as:

    • Laryngeal Spasm
    • Larynx Narrowing
    • Pharynx Disorder
    • Larynx Disorder
    • Throat Disorder
    • Vocal cord spasm
    • Throat spasm
    • Laryngospasm
    • Laryngeal stenosis
    • Narrowed voice box
    • Airway narrowing
    • Throat conditions
    • Pharyngeal diseases
    • Problems with the pharynx
    • Voice box problems
    • Laryngeal conditions
    • Throat issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J385: Laryngeal spasm
    • J386: Stenosis of larynx
    • J392: Other diseases of pharynx
    • J387: Other diseases of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Diverticulum
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
    • Esophageal pocket

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Throat Cancer
    • Laryngeal Cancer
    • Voice Box Cancer
    • Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
    • Glottic Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
    • C320: Malignant neoplasm of glottis

    Also known as:

    • Benign Larynx Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Throat Disorder
    • Non-cancerous voice box growth
    • Laryngeal benign neoplasm
    • Voice box lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D141: Benign neoplasm of larynx

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of larynx cancer
    • Head and Neck Cancer
    • Past laryngeal cancer
    • Larynx cancer survivor
    • Previous throat cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8521: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of larynx

    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:

    • Personal History of Lip, Mouth, or Throat Cancer
    • Oral Cancer
    • Throat Cancer
    • Past oral cancer
    • Previous pharyngeal malignancy
    • History of mouth tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85818: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of other sites of lip, oral cavity, and pharynx

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Follow-up Exam
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer treatment checkup
    • Malignancy surveillance
    • Oncology follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ekbom perform?

    As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Ekbom 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. Ekbom. 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:

    • Larynx Surgery with Microscope (Vocal Cord/Tumor Removal)
    • Direct Laryngoscopy with Excision
    • Vocal Cord Stripping
    • Epiglottis Tumor Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31541: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with excision of tumor and/or stripping of vocal cords or epiglottis; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Vocal Cord Injection with Scope
    • Direct laryngoscopy with injection
    • Vocal cord augmentation
    • Voice box injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 31571: Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; with operating microscope or telescope

    Also known as:

    • Voice Box Exam with Stroboscopy
    • Laryngoscopy with Stroboscopy
    • Vocal Cord Exam
    • Throat Scope with Strobe Light
    • Voice Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 31579: Laryngoscopy, flexible or rigid telescopic, with stroboscopy

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
    • Voice Box Exam
    • Flexible Laryngoscope
    • Throat Scope
    • Diagnostic Throat Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Voice Box Muscle Spasms
    • Laryngeal Botox Injection
    • Voice Box Chemodenervation
    • Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64617: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); larynx, unilateral, percutaneous (eg, for spasmodic dysphonia), includes guidance by needle electromyography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Pouch Removal and Muscle Cut
    • Zenker's diverticulum surgery
    • Hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy
    • Cricopharyngeal myotomy
    • Rigid esophagoscopy with diverticulectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43180: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral with diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or cervical esophagus (eg, Zenker's diverticulum), with cricopharyngeal myotomy, includes use of telescope or operating microscope and repair, when performed

    Does Dr. Ekbom accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ekbom 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. Ekbom accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Ekbom 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Sanford Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ekbom's office located?

    Dr. Dale Ekbom's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    Dr. Dale Ekbom's Practice 2

    1216 2nd Swst

    Rochester, MN 55902

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

    Dr. Ekbom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497871966.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekbom?

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

    What is Dr. Dale Ekbom's specialty?

    Dr. Ekbom 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. Ekbom to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dale Ekbom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ekbom 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 Dale Ekbom accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Dale Ekbom is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dale Ekbom offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dale Ekbom?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dale Ekbom have?

    Dr. Dale Ekbom is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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