Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii, MD - Medicare Vascular Surgery in Gretna, LA

Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Vascular Surgery" physician in Gretna, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Vascular Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G and his current practice location is 2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 391-5275.

Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.200183) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1104014620.

Contact Information

Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
Gretna, LA 70056-7127
(504) 391-5275
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Physician's Profile

Full NameBruce Seymour Torrance Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityVascular Surgery
Experience21 Years
Location2500 Belle Chasse Highway, Gretna, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104014620
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/22/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729112578
  • Enrollment ID: I20100816000211

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104014620NPI-NPPES
1063509MedicaidLA
09909367MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD200183 (Louisiana)Secondary
2086S0129XSurgery - Vascular Surgery MD.200183 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Medical Center New OrleansNew orleans, LAHospital
West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G0244136448380

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. Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Faculty G
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477582526
PECOS PAC ID: 0244136448
Enrollment ID: O20031209000661

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. Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii 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
Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Bruce Seymour Torrance Iii, MD
2500 Belle Chasse Highway,
Gretna, LA 70056-7127

Ph: (504) 391-5275

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