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- 127 Crestview Park Dr Ste 203, Dickson, TN 37055
About Dr. Bjerke
Benjamin T. Bjerke, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Dickson, TN. Benjamin is a 2009 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 1,061 Medicare patients across 1,234 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639496292.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (615) 446-1308
- Email not available
Practice Locations
127 CRESTVIEW PARK DR STE 203
Dickson, TN 37055
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,234 services · 1,061 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
37 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22845 |
29 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc | Procedure | 22558 |
23 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 22612 |
21 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | Procedure | 63047 |
20 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
16 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
185 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
107 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
86 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
64 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bjerke's specialty?
Dr. Bjerke is an orthopedic surgeon in Dickson, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bjerke?
Dr. Bjerke is listed at 127 Crestview Park Dr Ste 203, Dickson, TN 37055. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bjerke?
The number on file is (615) 446-1308. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bjerke's NPI number?
Dr. Bjerke's National Provider Identifier is 1639496292. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bjerke's medical education?
Dr. Bjerke attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bjerke been practicing?
Dr. Bjerke has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bjerke known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bjerke performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments and fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bjerke confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bjerke. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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