Doctor Profile

Pulmonology · Pulmonary Disease

Brian J. Aebly

DO · Pulmonary Disease · Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences
400 E 3RD ST
Duluth, MN 55805
✓ Accepts Medicare 💻 Offers Telehealth 🎓 17 Years Practicing
320
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
17
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Minnesota, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Aebly is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 55805, MN — the Pulmonary Disease's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (218) 786-8364 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Aebly Does

Dr. Aebly served 320 Medicare patients across 388 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 30% below the average Pulmonary Disease in Minnesota (458 patients across 181 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)8732
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)7669
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)5246
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)4141
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)3939

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Aebly billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Aebly is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Brainerd, MN
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center

Duluth, MN
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Essentia Health Virginia

Virginia, MN
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

Aurora, MN
Rating not available

Rainy Lake Medical Center

International Falls, MN
Rating not available

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Aebly practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Aebly offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone: (218) 786-8364

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

20 min

Average commute time in this zip · 78% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

12.9478

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Pulmonology Doctors near 55805, MN

If Dr. Aebly isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest pulmonology doctors near 55805, MN:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Kirill LipatovPulmonary Disease597<1 mi
Aaron J. HeggPulmonary Disease68<1 mi
Vance D. BachelderPulmonary Disease265<1 mi
Joseph J. MartinelliPulmonary Disease514<1 mi
Ifeoma OriakuPulmonary Disease66<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Aebly takes three steps:

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Brian J. Aebly: Common Questions

Does Dr. Aebly accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Aebly is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Aebly depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 55805, MN →
Where is Dr. Aebly's office?
Dr. Aebly practices at 400 E 3RD ST, Duluth, MN 55805. Phone: (218) 786-8364.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Aebly accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (218) 786-8364 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 55805, MN to see available options.
Does Dr. Aebly offer telehealth visits?
Dr. Aebly is registered with Medicare as offering telehealth services. Most Medicare Advantage plans cover telehealth visits at the same or similar cost as in-person visits. Check broadband availability in your area to ensure reliable connectivity for video visits.
How experienced is Dr. Aebly?
Dr. Aebly graduated in 2009 and has been practicing for approximately 17 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Aebly treated 320 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Aebly is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (218) 786-8364 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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