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- 1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103
About Dr. Bruns
Alan D. Bruns, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Fargo, ND specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Alan trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Alan cared for 341 Medicare patients across 388 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1619940210.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (701) 364-3300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1702 UNIVERSITY DR S
Fargo, ND 58103
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
388 services · 341 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
97 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
52 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
43 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
36 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Fargo 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 6
Providers in ND who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Alan D. Bruns's specialty?
Alan D. Bruns is an otolaryngology (ent) in Fargo, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Alan D. Bruns?
Alan D. Bruns is listed at 1702 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Alan D. Bruns?
The number on file is (701) 364-3300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Alan D. Bruns's NPI number?
Alan D. Bruns's National Provider Identifier is 1619940210. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Alan D. Bruns's education?
Alan D. Bruns attended Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Alan D. Bruns been practicing?
Alan D. Bruns has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Alan D. Bruns known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Alan D. Bruns performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Alan D. Bruns confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alan D. Bruns. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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