Sonja M Bjerk, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Sonja M Bjerk is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Duluth, MN with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Sonja M Bjerk, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Duluth, MN. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 21 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 E 3rd St Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805-1951
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
935
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $252k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$117 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Sonja M Bjerk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
21 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Sonja M Bjerk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sonja M Bjerk for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Duluth required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sonja M Bjerk
Dr. Bjerk is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 786-3993.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sonja M Bjerk
Practice Location
400 E 3rd St Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805-1951
Mailing Address
400 E 3rd St Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, MN 55805-1951
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