Eric J Korbach, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Eric J Korbach is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in St Paul, MN with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(651) 254-7670St Paul, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 28 years in internal medicine, Eric J Korbach, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in St Paul. A Creighton University School of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 129 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in St Paul28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 Phalen Blvd Mail Stop 41102d, St Paul, MN 55101-5302

Fax: (651) 254-7676
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

37.2%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

176

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

194

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,024

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $391k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+30%)50%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
32%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.41 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Creighton University School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in St PaulAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

8100 34th Ave S 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-1672

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Eric J Korbach

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric J Korbach for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to St Paul required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eric J Korbach

Dr. Korbach is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-7670.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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