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Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2009)

127 Crestview Park Drive Suite 203
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 446-1308

Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD is a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD is affiliated with COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

127 Crestview Park Drive Suite 203
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 446-1308

(615) 441-4519

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

bone core biopsy

pelvis X-ray

By Affordability:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar kyphoplasty

minimally invasive spinal fusion

minimally invasive spine surgery

neck X-ray

pelvis X-ray

percutaneous lumbar kyphoplasty

spinal fusion

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD performed more biopsy, bone core biopsy, and pelvis X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral interbody fusion, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), lumbar kyphoplasty, minimally invasive spinal fusion, minimally invasive spine surgery, neck X-ray, pelvis X-ray, percutaneous lumbar kyphoplasty, spinal fusion, spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

minimally invasive procedures

By Affordability:

interbody fusion

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

lumbar spine surgery

X-rays

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for interbody fusion, lumbar fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, lumbar spine surgery, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

anterior spinal fusion

arthrodesis

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

spinal instrumentation

spine surgery procedures

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), spinal procedures, spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anterior spinal fusion, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates), and spine surgery procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2016 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	134
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	24
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	69
doctor visit	677
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	60
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	69
open surgery	12
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	391
X-rays	274

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	505
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	58
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, manual therapy and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	30
doctor visit	541
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
manual therapy	84
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
nerve procedures	30
pelvic imaging	48
rehabilitation	40
spinal procedures	286
X-rays	250

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	47
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2019 were manual therapy, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59
manual therapy	33
pelvic imaging	18
X-rays	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2020 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
pelvic imaging	27
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	44

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2021 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	168
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
nerve procedures	15
pelvic imaging	55
spinal procedures	78
X-rays	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	84

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2022 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	290
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	16
pelvic imaging	84
spinal procedures	117
X-rays	174

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	22
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN during 2023 were X-rays, spinal procedures, pelvic imaging and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	479
hospital care	80
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	20
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	125
spinal procedures	204
X-rays	264

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	43
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Dickson, TN were spinal procedures, X-rays, manual therapy and pelvic imaging.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
decompression surgery	31
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	304
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	44
image guided procedures	16
injections	16
inpatient care	44
manual therapy	58
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
nerve procedures	31
open surgery	12
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	53
rehabilitation	40
spinal procedures	162
X-rays	142

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	214
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	9
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2009. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2009)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

COMMUNITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,728 Spine $1,123	LIFENET VIVIGEN $1,008	SYNAPSE $660	Orthopaedics $342	VIPER $121	Other $475
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,726 XLIF $1,075	Pulse $360	iGA $111	Thoracolumbar $99	TLX $32	Other $49
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,599 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,332	$267
K2M, Inc.	$1,556 General K2M Product Discussion $1,300	MESA $139	CAPRI $117
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,406 RESTORE $449	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $202	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $155	O-ARM-Spine $131	ELEVATE $130	Other $340
Other	$5,243 Spine $666	EXCELSIUS $631	MAZOR X SYSTEM $503	Excelsius Robotics System $361	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $212	Other $2,871

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,422
Travel and Lodging	$5,836

Biography

Dr. Benjamin Bjerke is a medical specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benjamin Todd Bjerke, MD in 2022

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