Physician Profile
Scott J. Fairbairn, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fairbairn
Scott J. Fairbairn, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Minneapolis, MN specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. Scott trained at Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Medicare claims data shows Scott provided 665 services to 484 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, and initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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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
- (763) 587-7737
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3433 BROADWAY ST NE STE 300
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine 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
Back & spine
Blood & Immunity
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & memory
Brain & nerves
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
Circulation & balance
Digestive health
Digestive Health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye health
Foot care
General Health
Heart & Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart health
Hormones & thyroid
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung health
Men's health
Mental Health
Mobility & Balance
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
Nutrition & digestion
Skin
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Age spots and sun spots
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
Sleep
Sleep & nerves
Urinary & Bladder
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Cancer screening
- Colon cancer screening consult
- Prostate exam
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
Ear, Nose & Throat
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Heart health
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
Injections & Medications
Lab tests
Lung health
Medications
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Pain Management
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Skin
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
- Speech and swallowing therapy
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
665 services · 484 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
304 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
169 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
73 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99348 |
45 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
25 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | Office visit | 99347 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
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 8
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 family doctors in Minneapolis 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Creighton University School of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Creighton University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Scott J. Fairbairn?
Scott J. Fairbairn is a family doctor in Minneapolis, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Scott J. Fairbairn's address?
Scott J. Fairbairn is listed at 3433 Broadway St Ne Ste 300, Minneapolis, MN 55413. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Scott J. Fairbairn?
The number on file is (763) 587-7737. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Scott J. Fairbairn?
Scott J. Fairbairn's National Provider Identifier is 1174553747. 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
Where did Scott J. Fairbairn train?
Scott J. Fairbairn attended Creighton University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Scott J. Fairbairn have?
Scott J. Fairbairn has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Scott J. Fairbairn perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Scott J. Fairbairn the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Scott J. Fairbairn's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Scott J. Fairbairn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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