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18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pofahl, Family Medicine Specialist in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Dr. Benjamin Pofahl, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis Park, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Pofahl graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Allina Hosps & Clis, Family Medicine. Dr. Pofahl is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pofahl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pofahl’s office at (952) 993-3400.
Where did Dr. Pofahl go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Allina Hosps & Clis, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Pofahl board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Pofahl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pofahl speak?
Dr. Pofahl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pofahl typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pofahl 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. Pofahl. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pofahl typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Pofahl may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Pofahl's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pofahl accept my insurance?
Dr. Pofahl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 993-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pofahl accept in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Dr. Pofahl in Saint Louis Park, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthPartners
Jefferson Health
Medica Group
Medicare
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pofahl's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Pofahl's Primary Practice
3850 Park Nicollet Blvd
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 993-3400
What is Dr. Pofahl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pofahl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821064536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pofahl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pofahl
What is Dr. Benjamin Pofahl's specialty?
Dr. Pofahl is a Family Medicine Specialist near Saint Louis Park, 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 this Dr. Benjamin Pofahl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pofahl is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Benjamin Pofahl accepting new patients in Saint Louis Park, MN?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Pofahl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Pofahl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pofahl's office at (952) 993-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Pofahl?
Please contact Dr. Pofahl's office at (952) 993-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Pofahl have?
Dr. Benjamin Pofahl is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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