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Dr. David Bjerken, MD

Little River, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bjerken, Surgeon in Little River, SC?

    Dr. David Bjerken, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Little River, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Bjerken completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Bjerken is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bjerken’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bjerken’s office at (843) 366-3755.

    Where did Dr. Bjerken go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La

    Is Dr. Bjerken board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. David Bjerken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bjerken speak?

    Dr. Bjerken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bjerken treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Bjerken 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. Bjerken. 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:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Bjerken perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Bjerken performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bjerken. 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:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Dialysis Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Graft Stenting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36903: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Bjerken accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bjerken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 366-3755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bjerken accept in Little River, SC?

    Dr. Bjerken in Little River, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Bjerken's office located?

    Dr. David Bjerken's Primary Practice

    3980 Highway 9 E Ste 240

    Little River, SC 29566

    (843) 366-3755

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    What is Dr. Bjerken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bjerken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518964626.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bjerken?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bjerken

    What is Dr. David Bjerken's specialty?

    Dr. Bjerken is a Surgeon near Little River, SC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Bjerken to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Bjerken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bjerken is affiliated with McLeod Health Loris, UNC Health Southeastern 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

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    Is David Bjerken accepting new patients in Little River, SC?

    Yes, Dr. David Bjerken is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Bjerken offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bjerken's office at (843) 366-3755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Bjerken?

    Please contact Dr. Bjerken's office at (843) 366-3755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Bjerken have?

    Dr. David Bjerken is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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