Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sonja Bjerk, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Duluth, MN

  • NPI 1316012297
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
400 E 3Rd St, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic
Duluth, MN 558051951
(218) 786-3993

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 3, 2018
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Minnesota #51666 · Wisconsin #50108 · Wisconsin #50108-20
Medicaid (2)
WI #34993200 · MN #1316012297

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316012297. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
399
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$41,615
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 82 31 $101
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 80 36 $202
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 44 27 $137
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 42 24 $114
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 40 40 $8
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 38 38 $12
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 28 27 $10
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 14 $172
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 15 15 $8
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $172

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Duluth Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
721
Patients
159
Total drug cost
$161,916
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Montelukast Sodium Generic 154 40 $3,181
Prednisone Generic 95 24 $779
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 80 15 $59,872
Azithromycin Generic 58 21 $1,154
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 49 0 $29,661
Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) Brand 47 0 $26,889
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 42 19 $1,864
Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 42 14 $2,959
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 34 11 $23,511
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 32 15 $488

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sonja Bjerk's medical specialty?
Dr. Sonja Bjerk practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Duluth, MN.
Where does Dr. Sonja Bjerk practice?
Dr. Sonja Bjerk practices at 400 E 3Rd St, Duluth, MN 558051951. Office phone: 2187863993.
What is Dr. Sonja Bjerk's NPI?
Dr. Sonja Bjerk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316012297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sonja Bjerk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sonja Bjerk accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sonja Bjerk commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99292); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.