Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bjerum, Hospitalist in Santa Fe, NM?
Dr. Catherine Bjerum, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Santa Fe, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bjerum completed her residency at Maricopa Medical Center. Dr. Bjerum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bjerum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bjerum’s office at (509) 525-3320.
Where did Dr. Bjerum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maricopa Medical Center
Is Dr. Bjerum board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Bjerum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
What languages does Dr. Bjerum speak?
Dr. Bjerum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bjerum treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bjerum diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bjerum. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Bjerum perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Catherine Bjerum may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bjerum's office.
Does Dr. Bjerum accept my insurance?
Dr. Bjerum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 525-3320 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bjerum accept in Santa Fe, NM?
Dr. Bjerum in Santa Fe, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bjerum's office located?
Dr. Catherine Bjerum's Primary Practice
455 Saint Michaels Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(509) 525-3320
Recognitions
Awards
Employee of the Month, Northern Navajo Medical Center
American College of Physicians
Fellowship
What is Dr. Bjerum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bjerum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275616021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bjerum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bjerum
What is Dr. Catherine Bjerum's specialty?
Dr. Bjerum is a Hospitalist near Santa Fe, NM. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bjerum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Catherine Bjerum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bjerum is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Plains Regional Medical Center, Christus Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Catherine Bjerum accepting new patients in Santa Fe, NM?
Yes, Dr. Catherine Bjerum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Catherine Bjerum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bjerum's office at (509) 525-3320 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Catherine Bjerum?
Please contact Dr. Bjerum's office at (509) 525-3320 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Bjerum have?
Dr. Catherine Bjerum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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