Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BRUCE
David S Bruce, M. is a healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA specializing in general surgery. David trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1985. David is also listed as specializing in surgery and transplant surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 25 services to 25 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (504) 842-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
New Orleans, LA 70121
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
25 services · 25 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of donor kidney | Procedure | 50360 |
13 |
| Insertion of stent in ureter | Procedure | 50605 |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 general surgeons in New Orleans 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Transplantation of donor kidney 3
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bruce?
Dr. Bruce is a general surgeon in New Orleans, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bruce's address?
Dr. Bruce is listed at 1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, New Orleans, LA 70121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce?
The number on file is (504) 842-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bruce?
Dr. Bruce's National Provider Identifier is 1043213069. 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 Dr. Bruce train?
Dr. Bruce attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bruce have?
Dr. Bruce has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bruce perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bruce performs procedures including transplantation of donor kidney and insertion of stent in ureter. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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