Physician Profile
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner, D.O.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bremner
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner, D.O. is a healthcare provider in West Des Moines, IA specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Barron cared for 1,540 Medicare patients across 18,675 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, and x-ray of knee, 3 views.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (515) 224-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6001 WESTOWN PKWY
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
18,675 services · 1,540 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
180 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
92 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
63 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
25 | |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
15 | |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
287 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
228 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
69 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
25 | |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in West Des Moines 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner specialize in?
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner is an orthopaedic surgeon in West Des Moines, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner located?
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner is listed at 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner's phone number?
The number on file is (515) 224-1414. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner's NPI number?
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner's National Provider Identifier is 1134106396. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner train?
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner been practicing?
Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 views and x-ray of knee, 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Barron ROBERT BRUCE Bremner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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