Christopher James Bruce, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Doylestown, PA

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Christopher James Bruce, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He went to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Via Affiliates and his current practice location is 708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 8, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (215) 863-8287.

Christopher James Bruce is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD432700) 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 1487743027.

Contact Information

Christopher James Bruce, MD
708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 8,
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 863-8287
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher James Bruce
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience35 Years
Location708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 8, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Christopher James Bruce attended and graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487743027
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/11/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880791672
  • Enrollment ID: I20071120000503

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher James Bruce such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487743027NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD432700 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery MD432700 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Doylestown Hospital Visiting Nurse/hcdDoylestown, PAHome health agency
Doylestown HospitalDoylestown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Via Affiliates1759295512182

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. Christopher James Bruce allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVia Affiliates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003446261
PECOS PAC ID: 1759295512
Enrollment ID: O20031117000104
Entity NameSuburban Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710355029
PECOS PAC ID: 6204145642
Enrollment ID: O20151026000795

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. Christopher James 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
Christopher James Bruce, MD
P O Box 829641,
Philadelphia, PA 19182-0001

Ph: (267) 370-5296		Christopher James Bruce, MD
708 N Shady Retreat Rd Ste 8,
Doylestown, PA 18901

Ph: (215) 863-8287

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