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Dr. Alan Bruns, MD

Dr. Alan Bruns, MD

Fargo, ND

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Fargo, ND with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Bruns completed his residency at Tripler Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, General Surgery; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bruns is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruns’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruns’s office at (701) 364-3300.

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

    • Residency: Tripler Army Med Ctr, Otolaryngology; Tripler Army Med Ctr, General Surgery; Tripler Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Bruns board certified in Otolaryngologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Bruns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology

    What languages does Dr. Bruns speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bruns treat?

    As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Bruns 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. Bruns. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
    • J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Turbinate hypertrophy
    • Swollen turbinates
    • Congested turbinates

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

    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:

    • Sensorineural Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Nonsyndromic hearing loss
    • Nerve Deafness
    • Inner Ear Hearing Loss
    • SNHL
    • Permanent Hearing Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
    • Long-term Ear Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65493: Other chronic nonsuppurative otitis media, bilateral

    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:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Eustachian Tube Problems
    • Ear Disorder
    • Eustachian Tube Disorders
    • Ear Tube Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    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:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Does Dr. Bruns accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bruns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 364-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Bruns in Fargo, ND 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 North Dakota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • PrimeWest Health

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Bruns' office located?

    Dr. Alan Bruns' Primary Practice

    1702 University Dr S

    Fargo, ND 58103

    (701) 364-3300

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    Dr. Alan Bruns' Practice 2

    275 11th St S

    Wahpeton, ND 58075

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    Dr. Alan Bruns' Practice 3

    3000 32nd Ave S

    Fargo, ND 58103

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

    Dr. Bruns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619940210.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruns?

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

    What is Dr. Alan Bruns's specialty?

    Dr. Bruns 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. Bruns to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alan Bruns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bruns is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo 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 Alan Bruns accepting new patients in Fargo, ND?

    Yes, Dr. Alan Bruns is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan Bruns offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bruns's office at (701) 364-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alan Bruns?

    Please contact Dr. Bruns's office at (701) 364-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alan Bruns have?

    Dr. Alan Bruns is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology.

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