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Who is Dr. Bjerke, Trauma Surgeon in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Henry Bjerke, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kalamazoo, MI. He is board certified. Dr. Bjerke is fluent in English, French, and Yoruba, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bjerke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bjerke’s office at (269) 341-6022.
Is Dr. Bjerke board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Henry Bjerke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bjerke speak?
Dr. Bjerke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Yoruba
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bjerke typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Bjerke 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. Bjerke. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X1A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Shock
- Shock
- Injury Shock
- Hypovolemic Shock from Trauma
- Post-Injury Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- T794XXA: Traumatic shock, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Bjerke typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Bjerke 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. Bjerke. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Does Dr. Bjerke accept my insurance?
Dr. Bjerke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 341-6022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bjerke accept in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Bjerke in Kalamazoo, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bjerke's office located?
What is Dr. Bjerke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bjerke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992798482.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bjerke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bjerke
What is Dr. Henry Bjerke's specialty?
Dr. Bjerke is a Trauma Surgeon near Kalamazoo, MI.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Henry Bjerke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bjerke is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Henry Bjerke accepting new patients in Kalamazoo, MI?
No, Dr. Henry Bjerke is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Henry Bjerke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bjerke's office at (269) 341-6022 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Henry Bjerke?
Please contact Dr. Bjerke's office at (269) 341-6022 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Henry Bjerke have?
Dr. Henry Bjerke is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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