Dr. Brian Bjerke, M.D.
Contact & Location
952-456-7000
Edina, MN 55435
Dr. Bjerke performs more knee replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #101 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Bjerke
Dr. Brian Bjerke is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Edina, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Bjerke performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #101 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Bjerke performs below the state average in knee (17 vs 30).
Dr. Bjerke's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 17 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Edina is home to 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Edina area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Bjerke first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Bjerke's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 14 procedures in 2023 and 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Bjerke Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bjerke has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bjerke
How does Dr. Bjerke's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Bjerke has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 43 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bjerke ranks #140 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bjerke perform?
Dr. Bjerke's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bjerke in Edina?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Edina in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Minnesota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bjerke represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Bjerke's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bjerke affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bjerke is affiliated with Ridgeview Medical Center.
How does Dr. Bjerke compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Edina?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Edina, Dr. Bjerke ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Edina has 145 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bjerke practices?
Ridgeview Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Edina, Minnesota
Dr. Bjerke's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Edina average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Edina.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Heller | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Anseth | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bishoy Gad | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Tuttle | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Allan Hunt | 61 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Loren Vorlicky | 38 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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