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Urology

Bjorn Sauerwein, MD

Works at hospitals in Blackfoot, ID · Pocatello, ID · Idaho

Summary

Dr. Bjorn Sauerwein, MD is a urologist at 1151 Hospital Way, Pocatello, ID 83201. Phone: (208) 239-8008. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bjorn Sauerwein had 110 Original Medicare patients and 171 services. NPI 1457443251. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bjorn Sauerwein, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bjorn Sauerwein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bjorn Sauerwein accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Bjorn Sauerwein see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 171 services for Bjorn Sauerwein. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bjorn Sauerwein's NPI number?
1457443251. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Bjorn Sauerwein, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients110
Services billed to Medicare171
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)15 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)14 services
  4. Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent (74420)12 services
  5. Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope (52000)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure71%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%

Hospitals where Bjorn Sauerwein works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bjorn Sauerwein at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bjorn Sauerwein is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bjorn Sauerwein as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • BMH Inc140 clinicians in the group
  • Bingham Memorial Hospital68 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Idaho

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in BMH Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457443251
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians