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Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason, MD
Rochester, MN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bjarnason, Diagnostic Radiologist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. He is board certified. Dr. Bjarnason graduated from University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Aker Sykehus/Univ Clin. Dr. Bjarnason is fluent in English, German, Icelandic, and Norwegian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bjarnason’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bjarnason’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Where did Dr. Bjarnason go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Aker Sykehus/Univ Clin | Brigham & Women's Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Iceland- Laeknadeild- Haskoli Islands- Reykjavik- Iceland | University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Iceland, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Bjarnason board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Bjarnason speak?
Dr. Bjarnason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Icelandic
Norwegian
What conditions does Dr. Bjarnason treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Bjarnason 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. Bjarnason. 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:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Varicose Veins without Symptoms
- Silent Varicose Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
- I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Limb Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
- Congenital Limb Anomalies
- Limb Malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
- Q872: Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
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:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg
- Pulmonary Embolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism
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
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:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Bjarnason perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Bjarnason 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. Bjarnason. 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:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
- Varicose Vein Injections
- Vein Sclerosing
- Incompetent Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
- 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)
Also known as:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Major Vein Catheter Insertion
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Vena Cava Catheterization
- IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
- 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins (Additional Veins)
- Endovenous laser ablation
- Varicose vein laser treatment
- Vein ablation therapy
- Percutaneous laser vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36479: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Vein Balloon Angioplasty
- Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
- Open Vein Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
- Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
Also known as:
- Venous Embolization
- Vein Occlusion Procedure
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
- Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
- Abscess Imaging
- Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
- 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
- Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
- Cyst Drain Replacement
- Radiologically Guided Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
- Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
- Ileal Conduit Stent Change
- Urinary Diversion Tube Change
CPT Codes:
- 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit
Does Dr. Bjarnason accept my insurance?
Dr. Bjarnason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bjarnason accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Bjarnason in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medica
Medicare
MedStar Health
South Country Health Alliance
State of Tennessee
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bjarnason's office located?
Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason's Primary Practice
200 1st St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Bjarnason's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bjarnason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164493540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bjarnason?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bjarnason
What is Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason's specialty?
Dr. Bjarnason is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Rochester, MN. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Bjarnason to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bjarnason is affiliated with Mayo Clinic which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Haraldur Bjarnason accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bjarnason's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Haraldur Bjarnason?
Please contact Dr. Bjarnason's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason have?
Dr. Haraldur Bjarnason is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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