Physician Profile
Bruce T. Vest, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vest
Bruce T. Vest, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Alton, IL. Bruce is a 1985 graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Bruce provided 15,704 services to 2,073 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (618) 474-8052
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4411 ALBY ST
Alton, IL 62002
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
15,704 services · 2,073 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
496 |
| Removal or cutting of gauntlet, boot, or body cast | Procedure | 29700 |
39 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
215 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
122 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
110 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
96 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
72 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
51 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
45 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
38 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Alton 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 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 IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Bruce T. Vest?
Bruce T. Vest is an orthopaedic surgeon in Alton, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Bruce T. Vest's address?
Bruce T. Vest is listed at 4411 Alby St, Alton, IL 62002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Bruce T. Vest?
The number on file is (618) 474-8052. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Bruce T. Vest?
Bruce T. Vest's National Provider Identifier is 1710910583. 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 Bruce T. Vest train?
Bruce T. Vest attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Bruce T. Vest have?
Bruce T. Vest has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Bruce T. Vest perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Bruce T. Vest performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and removal or cutting of gauntlet, boot, or body cast; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Bruce T. Vest's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Bruce T. Vest. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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