Bjorn Bakken

Overview

I am a sports medicine physician with background training in internal medicine. I work with patients of all ages and backgrounds, but I am especially interested in working with older individuals to help keep them as active and functional as possible. Every patient has their own story and deserves to be validated – I am here to listen and find out how I can be most helpful.

Dr. Bakken is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Bakken is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Sports Medicine in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine-Sports Medicine

Fellowships

Albany Medical Center - 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Danish
Norwegian

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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HealthPartners
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Highmark
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Humana
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

TRIA Orthopedic Urgent Care at Park Nicollet Maple Grove
9555 Upland Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Dr. Bjorn Bakken accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-831-8742 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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