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Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: miscarriage, fibroids (leiomyoma), myomectomy (fibroid removal), and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD is a gynecologist in Rochester, MN specializing in gynecology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

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200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Some issues Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hysteroscopic polypectomy

hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy

minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

minimally invasive surgery

By Affordability:

diagnostic hysteroscopy

hysteroscopic polypectomy

hysteroscopy

hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy

operative hysteroscopy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD performed more hysteroscopic polypectomy, hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic polypectomy, hysteroscopy, hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy, and operative hysteroscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	11
excision	37
gynecologic procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
excision	42
gynecologic procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2013

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	44
excision	44
gynecologic procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2014

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	31
excision	31
gynecologic procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	36
excision	36
gynecologic procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	47
excision	47
gynecologic procedures	58
minimally invasive procedures	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	12
excision	22
gynecologic procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	26
excision	32
gynecologic procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	45
excision	44
gynecologic procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	44

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	91

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated as a gynecologist in Rochester, MN were minimally invasive procedures, gynecologic procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	23
excision	34
gynecologic procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	7
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	8
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Medical Center Hospital of Vermont (1997)

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1999)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$108 CYTUITY $108

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$108

Research Payments

Dr. Daniel M. Breitkopf, MD has received 43 research payments totaling $76,497.

Biography

Dr. Daniel Breitkopf is a specialist in gynecology. Dr. Breitkopf's clinical interests include premature ovarian failure (POF), vaginal atrophy, and colposcopy. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. He is a graduate of SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Breitkopf trained at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont for his residency. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Top 10% of journal reviewers Obstetrics & Gynecology (Green Journal); Charles Field Award - Mayo Clinic; and MCSGME Program Director of the Year - Mayo Clinic in Rochester.