Physician Profile
Rick L. Nissen, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nissen
Based in Minneapolis, MN, Rick L. Nissen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. Rick graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1981. Medicare claims data shows Rick provided 387 services to 341 patients. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (952) 948-9695
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8714 LYNDALE AVE S
Minneapolis, MN 55420
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
387 services · 341 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
84 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
81 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
71 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
56 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Other ENT doctors in Minneapolis 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Rick L. Nissen's specialty?
Rick L. Nissen is an ENT doctor in Minneapolis, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Facial Plastic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rick L. Nissen?
Rick L. Nissen is listed at 8714 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55420. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rick L. Nissen?
The number on file is (952) 948-9695. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rick L. Nissen?
Rick L. Nissen's National Provider Identifier is 1306842711. 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 Rick L. Nissen's education?
Rick L. Nissen attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rick L. Nissen have?
Rick L. Nissen has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rick L. Nissen known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rick L. Nissen performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and simple control of nose bleed; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rick L. Nissen's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rick L. Nissen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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