Valerie Ann Bruce, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Norton, VA

Valerie Ann Bruce, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Norton, Virginia. She graduated from nursing school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice Virginia Highlands Anesthesia Pc and her current practice location is 100 15th St Nw, Norton, Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 679-9600.

Valerie Ann Bruce is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 24136307) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1346348927.

Contact Information

Valerie Ann Bruce, CRNA
100 15th St Nw,
Norton, VA 24273-1616
(276) 679-9600
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Provider's Profile

Full NameValerie Ann Bruce
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience37 Years
Location100 15th St Nw, Norton, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Valerie Ann Bruce graduated from nursing school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346348927
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/20/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941257372
  • Enrollment ID: I20050407000115

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Valerie Ann Bruce such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346348927NPI-NPPES
7439560900MedicaidKY
1346348927MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 24136307 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lonesome Pine HospitalBig stone gap, VAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Highlands Anesthesia Pc064826643726

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Valerie Ann Bruce allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameVirginia Highlands Anesthesia Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508830993
PECOS PAC ID: 0648266437
Enrollment ID: O20040426000787

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Valerie Ann Bruce is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Valerie Ann Bruce, CRNA
96 15th St Nw, 104,
Norton, VA 24273-1620

Ph: (276) 679-8890
Valerie Ann Bruce, CRNA
100 15th St Nw,
Norton, VA 24273-1616

Ph: (276) 679-9600

Reviews and Comments


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Justin Scott Rose, CRNA
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Phone: 276-439-1425    
Chris Hummel, CRNA
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Practice Location: 100 15th St Nw, Norton, VA 24273
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Brandon D Blanton, CRNA
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 15th St Nw, Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-9600    

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