Quick answers
- Does Bjorn C. Westgard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bjorn C. Westgard 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 C. Westgard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 264 services for Bjorn C. Westgard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bjorn C. Westgard's NPI number?
- 1609042167. 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 C. Westgard, 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 patients | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 264 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Management of oxygen chamber therapy (99183)101 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)64 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)43 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)19 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)13 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol61%
- Anxiety48%
- Depression45%
- Diabetes41%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where Bjorn C. Westgard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bjorn C. Westgard 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.
- Hennepin County Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240004
- Hudson HospitalHudson, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521335
- Regions HospitalSaint Paul, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240106
- Westfields Hospital and ClinicNew Richmond, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521345
Practice locations
Addresses where Bjorn C. Westgard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415 (612) 873‑6963
- 701 Park Ave, Sl 350Minneapolis, MN 55415
- 8600 Nicollet AveBloomington, MN 55420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bjorn C. Westgard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
- Hennepin Healthcare System Inc871 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Minneapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609042167 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians