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Dr. Scott Fairbairn, MD

Minneapolis, MN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fairbairn, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Scott Fairbairn, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fairbairn completed his residency at Provenant Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Fairbairn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fairbairn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fairbairn’s office at (763) 587-7900.

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

    • Residency: Provenant Mercy Med Ctr, Family Medicine

    Is Dr. Fairbairn board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Fairbairn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fairbairn speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fairbairn treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fairbairn 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. Fairbairn. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    What procedures does Dr. Fairbairn perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fairbairn 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. Fairbairn. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Fairbairn accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fairbairn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (763) 587-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fairbairn accept in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Fairbairn in Minneapolis, 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 and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Genesis Health System

    • Medica

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Minnesota

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

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    Where is Dr. Fairbairn's office located?

    Dr. Scott Fairbairn's Primary Practice

    3433 Broadway St NE Ste 300

    Minneapolis, MN 55413

    (763) 587-7900

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    Dr. Scott Fairbairn's Practice 2

    3000 4th Ave

    Anoka, MN 55303

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    Dr. Scott Fairbairn's Practice 3

    5401 69th Ave N

    Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

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

    Dr. Fairbairn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174553747.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fairbairn?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Fairbairn's specialty?

    Dr. Fairbairn is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Minneapolis, MN. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Fairbairn to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Fairbairn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fairbairn is affiliated with Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, MN, HCMC Red Building which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Scott Fairbairn accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Fairbairn is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Fairbairn offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fairbairn's office at (763) 587-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Fairbairn?

    Please contact Dr. Fairbairn's office at (763) 587-7900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Fairbairn have?

    Dr. Scott Fairbairn is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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