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ELEANOR ELISE BJERKEN DO
NPI 1609338441
Surgery in Little River, SC

Active since April 02, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566(433) 999-7748 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 10, 2025, Apr 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Eleanor Elise Bjerken Do NPPES

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

ELEANOR ELISE BJERKEN DO (NPI 1609338441) is an individual surgery provider in Little River, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (91480) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mcleod Loris Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609338441
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameELEANOR ELISE BJERKENCredential: DO
Location Address4000 HIGHWAY 9 ELittle River, SC 29566-7833
Mailing Address3980 Highway 9 E Ste 220Little River, SC 29566-8164 · (433) 999-7748
Phone(433) 999-7748
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1609338441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 91480
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, Little River, SC 29566
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eleanor Elise Bjerken Do 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 ID2365983103
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240920001326
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 2

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
37 services37 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mcleod Loris Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Loris, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420105
Location3655 Mitchell StreetLoris, SC 29569 · Horry County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29566 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

DR. DAVID ANTHONY NUNEZ MD
Emergency Medicine
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-8100
DEVIN CARROLL MCSWEENEY
Registered Nurse
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-8100
ERIKA JAE KENNARD M.S.
Audiologist
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, SUITE 270
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-4200
EMILY AHYUN CHOI-COHEN PA-C
Physician Assistant
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-8133
KEVIN CHARLES OCONNELL
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-8100
DR. CHRISTA LANAE WENTT MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (757) 322-7370
MCLEOD OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, LLC
Preventive Medicine (Occupational Medicine)
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (803) 716-7157
STRAND REGIONAL SPECIALTY
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
4000 HIGHWAY 9 E, SUITE 215
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Horry County (843) 390-0033

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 Eleanor Bjerken's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eleanor Bjerken is 1609338441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2019.

Where is Eleanor Bjerken located?

Eleanor Bjerken practices at 4000 Highway 9 E, Little River, SC 29566. The listed phone number is (433) 999-7748.

What is Eleanor Bjerken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Eleanor Bjerken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eleanor Bjerken 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 Eleanor Bjerken accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health and Molina Healthcare list Eleanor Bjerken 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 Eleanor Bjerken affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eleanor Bjerken is affiliated with Mcleod Loris Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eleanor Bjerken was last updated on March 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.