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Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI

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Specializes in: Primary Care and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: stroke, hypertension (high blood pressure), vascular disease

96 15th Street Nw Suite 111
Norton, VA 24273

(276) 439-1871

Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI is a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN specializing in primary care and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Ballad Health.

Office Locations

1310 24th Avenue Tenn Valley Hs (626)
South Nashville, TN 37212

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96 15th Street Nw Suite 111
Norton, VA 24273

(276) 439-1871

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Some issues Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	260
hospital care	350
inpatient care	350
preventive care	71
vaccines	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	27
doctor visit	1183
hospital care	416
inpatient care	402
nursing home care	11
preventive care	259
stress testing	27
vaccines	259

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	344

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	64
Less than 65	178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	527
hospital care	416
inpatient care	391
nursing home care	167
outpatient care	11
preventive care	81
vaccines	81

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	215

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	45
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2015 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	470
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373
nursing home care	450
preventive care	125
vaccines	125

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	488

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	120
Less than 65	226

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	51
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2016 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	430
hospital care	399
inpatient care	399
nursing home care	440
preventive care	103
vaccines	103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	194

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	72
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	51
Dementia	32
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	487
hospital care	361
inpatient care	361
preventive care	94
vaccines	94

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	162

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	46
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
preventive care	13
vaccines	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	115
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN during 2024 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated as a primary care doctor in South Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and preventive care.

cardiac procedures	27
doctor visit	346
hospital care	301
inpatient care	297
nursing home care	267
outpatient care	11
preventive care	85
stress testing	27
vaccines	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI.

**Gender**
Female	143
Male	126

**Age**
85 and over	32
75 to 84	70
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	99

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	6
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI graduated from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Norton Community Hospital - Ballad Health, Internal Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (2003)

Residency: Norton Community Hospital - Ballad Health, Internal Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Kentucky

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bernie Norman Sergent, DO, DO FACOI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$543 Victoza $468	Tresiba $33	NovoLog $10	Levemir $5	$28
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$521 JARDIANCE $231	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $92	Pradaxa $89	STIOLTO $58	Spiriva $50	Other $2
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$457 ANORO $150	ADVAIR $94	VENTOLIN $74	TANZEUM $54	BREO $43	Other $41
Lilly USA, LLC	$281 TRULICITY $151	BASAGLAR $87	TRADJENTA $33	JARDIANCE $10
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$223 INVOKANA $179	XARELTO $31	$13
Other	$1,448 ELIQUIS $237	Vascepa $91	Contrave $86	Repatha $73	FARXIGA $60	Other $901

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,386
Education	$87

Biography

Dr. Bernie Sergent's area of specialization is primary care. In his practice, Dr. Sergent focuses on hypertension (high blood pressure) and stroke. Dr. Sergent is affiliated with Ballad Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He graduated from Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine.