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Charles O. Bruce, MD

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About Dr. Bruce

Based in Louisville, KY, Charles O. Bruce, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Charles graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1971. Medicare claims data shows Charles provided 36 services to 32 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1730145657 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Ophthalmology (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

KY licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 16209As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1730145657Issued 2006

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Bruce's specialty?

Dr. Bruce is an eye doctor in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Bruce?

Dr. Bruce is listed at 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Bruce?

The number on file is (502) 588-0550. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Bruce?

Dr. Bruce's National Provider Identifier is 1730145657. 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. Bruce's medical education?

Dr. Bruce attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Bruce have?

Dr. Bruce has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Bruce known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bruce the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bruce. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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