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Dr. Michael Beste, MD

Melrose, MN

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    Who is Dr. Beste, Family Medicine Specialist in Melrose, MN?

    Dr. Michael Beste, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Melrose, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Beste is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Beste’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Beste’s office at (620) 256-4228.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Beste?

    Dr. Michael Beste, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Family Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Beste empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Melrose, MN community, Dr. Beste is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Beste speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Beste typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Beste 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. Beste. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Posture
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Poor Posture
    • Postural Imbalance
    • Stooped Posture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R293: Abnormal posture

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Beste typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Beste 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. Beste. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Beste accept my insurance?

    Dr. Beste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (620) 256-4228 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Beste accept in Melrose, MN?

    Dr. Beste in Melrose, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • PrimeWest Health

    • State of Minnesota

    • UCare Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Beste's office located?

    Centracare Health Sys Melrose

    525 Main St W

    Melrose, MN 56352

    (620) 256-4228

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    Dr. Michael Beste's Practice 2

    20 9th St SE

    Long Prairie, MN 56347

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    Dr. Michael Beste's Practice 3

    50 Centracare Dr

    Long Prairie, MN 56347

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    What hospitals are Dr. Beste affiliated with?

    Dr. Beste has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    CentraCare - Melrose,Melrose, MN

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

    Dr. Beste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700220712.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Beste?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Beste's specialty?

    Dr. Beste is a Family Medicine Specialist near Melrose, MN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    No, Dr. Beste is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: CentraCare - Melrose. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Michael Beste accepting new patients in Melrose, MN?

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

    Does Dr. Michael Beste offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Beste's office at (620) 256-4228 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Beste?

    Please contact Dr. Beste's office at (620) 256-4228 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Beste's office located?

    Dr. Beste's offices are located in Melrose, MN and Long Prairie, MN.