Physician Profile
Bruce M. Footit, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Footit
Bruce M. Footit, MD practices internal medicine in Fairbanks, AK. Bruce is a 1997 graduate of New York Medical College. According to Medicare claims data, Bruce cared for 552 Medicare patients across 682 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less.
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
- (907) 458-5178
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1650 COWLES ST
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
682 services · 552 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
78 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
38 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
16 | |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
13 | |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
12 | |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
136 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
113 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
104 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
77 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
60 |
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 internists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Fairbanks 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Footit's specialty?
Dr. Footit is an internist in Fairbanks, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Footit?
Dr. Footit is listed at 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Footit?
The number on file is (907) 458-5178. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Footit's NPI number?
Dr. Footit's National Provider Identifier is 1760602866. 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
What is Dr. Footit's medical education?
Dr. Footit attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Footit been practicing?
Dr. Footit has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Footit known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Footit performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Footit confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Footit. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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