DR. BJORN C WESTGARD MD
NPI 1609042167
Emergency Medicine in Saint Paul, MN

Active since May 05, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.42/100
CMS Quality Rating
640 JACKSON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101(651) 254-3456(651) 254-5216 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Bjorn C Westgard Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BJORN C WESTGARD MD (NPI 1609042167) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (49631) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609042167
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BJORN C WESTGARDCredential: MD
Location Address640 JACKSON STSaint Paul, MN 55101-2595
Mailing Address640 Jackson StSaint Paul, MN 55101-2595 · (651) 254-3456 · Fax (651) 254-5216
Fax(651) 254-5216
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
NPI 1609042167 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MN · 49631
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Undersea and Hyperbaric MedicineTaxonomy 207PE0005X · License 49631 (MN)
640 JACKSON ST, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bjorn C Westgard Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9436220316
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080620000046
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Management of oxygen chamber therapy 99183
Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
101 services33 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
64 services64 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
43 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
19 services18 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hennepin County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number240004
Location701 Park AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55415 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Regions Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Paul, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240106
Location640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101 · Ramsey County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hudson Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Hudson, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521335
Location405 Stageline RoadHudson, WI 54016 · St. Croix County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Westfields Hospital And Clinic

Critical Access Hospitals · New Richmond, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number521345
Location535 Hospital RdNew Richmond, WI 54017 · St. Croix County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55101 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.42/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.78
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.8

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Internal Medicine
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Orthopaedic Surgery
640 JACKSON ST
SAINT PAUL, MN 55101
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
640 JACKSON ST, MAIL STOP 11503P
ST PAUL, MN 55101
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
640 JACKSON ST, MC 11103E
ST PAUL, MN 55101

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bjorn Westgard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bjorn Westgard is 1609042167. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2008.

Where is Bjorn Westgard located?

Bjorn Westgard practices at 640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. The listed phone number is (651) 254-3456.

What is Bjorn Westgard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Bjorn Westgard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bjorn Westgard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Bjorn Westgard accept?

Health plans from Medica list Bjorn Westgard as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Bjorn Westgard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bjorn Westgard is affiliated with Hennepin County Medical Center, Regions Hospital, Hudson Hospital and Westfields Hospital And Clinic.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bjorn Westgard was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.