Physician Profile
Brett A. Armstrong, MD practices surgery in Palm Harbor, FL. Brett is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Brett provided 124 services to 88 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more.
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4705 ALT 19 STE B
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
4211 Van Dyke Rd Suite 200
Lutz, FL 33558
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Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
124 services · 88 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
52 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
18 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Armstrong is a general surgeon in Palm Harbor, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Armstrong is listed at 4705 Alt 19 Ste B, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (727) 935-6798. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Armstrong's National Provider Identifier is 1710277249. 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
Dr. Armstrong attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Armstrong has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Armstrong performs procedures including repair of groin hernia using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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