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Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Transplant Surgery

Professional interests include: kidney problems, polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and more.

1101 9th Street N
Virginia, MN 55792

(612) 873-6963

Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP is a nurse in Virginia, MN specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and transplant surgery. Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP is affiliated with Allina Health, Essentia Health and HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC.

Office Locations

1101 9th Street N
Virginia, MN 55792

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1542 Golf Course Road Suite 203
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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400 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805

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4855 W Arrowhead Road Listen To Audio Description (mp3)
Hermantown, MN 55811

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701 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415

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730 E 34th Street Listen To Audio Description (mp3)
Hibbing, MN 55746

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Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	73
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	3
Female	3

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health ABTC American Board For Transplant Certification - Transplant Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health ABTC American Board For Transplant Certification - Transplant Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Essentia Health

HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC

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Biography

Ms. Ellen Bernardson specializes in transplant surgery and practices in Minneapolis, MN. She is professionally affiliated with Allina Health.

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2016

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2020

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ellen Ann Bernardson, APRN, CNP From 2015 - 2023

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