David S Bruce, M - Medicare General Surgery in New Orleans, LA

David S Bruce, M is a medicare enrolled "Transplant Surgery" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4000.

David S Bruce is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.201997) 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 1043213069.

Contact Information

David S Bruce, M
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDavid S Bruce
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, 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:
  • David S Bruce attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043213069
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406929694
  • Enrollment ID: I20080722000134

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for David S Bruce such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043213069NPI-NPPES
1318957MedicaidLA
04235056MedicaidMS
259525700MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery ME0080667 (Florida)Secondary
204F00000XTransplant Surgery MD.201997 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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. David S Bruce allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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. David S 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
David S Bruce, M
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000
David S Bruce, M
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000

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