Active NPI 1447225446 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James D. Bruffey , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • La Jolla, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Bruffey, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in La Jolla, CA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1994, Dr. Bruffey delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD.

Dr. Bruffey is affiliated with Scripps Health and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

La Jolla, CA 920371027

Telephone 8585547988

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Scripps Clinic Medical Group Facility NPI 1952386443

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

32 Yrs +8.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 28.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

56 Specialists

Practicing in La Jolla, CA (2527 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

77.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bruffey (32 Years) 32 Yrs

La Jolla Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	261	205	$350.30	$136.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	154	123	$248.45	$97.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	137	122	$491.28	$189.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	84	84	$452.88	$176.64
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	78	55	$903.85	$244.37
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	61	58	$5574.97	$1458.79
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	51	50	$4368.29	$620.07
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	46	46	$3938.38	$847.26
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	38	27	$1310.90	$354.32
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	36	35	$2570.68	$693.53
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	26	21	$752.78	$203.71
22849 Reinsertion of spinal fixation device	25	23	$4353.09	$604.04
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion	24	22	$2755.59	$385.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$305.20	$118.41
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	23	17	$861.72	$222.12
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	22	22	$2681.10	$726.64
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	12	12	$6165.65	$1327.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	236	188	$350.30	$136.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	104	$248.45	$97.03
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	77	70	$491.28	$190.92
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	75	40	$922.18	$252.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$452.88	$176.85
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	40	26	$1397.31	$386.70
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	36	35	$4501.02	$660.45
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	36	35	$5835.66	$1563.94
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	31	21	$996.61	$267.74
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	24	$4080.30	$867.18
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	21	16	$752.78	$208.31
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	20	20	$2727.59	$755.20
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	20	11	$25.79	$7.70
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	17	17	$2715.90	$751.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$305.20	$119.85
22849 Reinsertion of spinal fixation device	14	14	$4804.73	$830.39
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	13	12	$207.69	$57.31
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion	11	11	$3054.70	$426.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	265	197	$350.35	$138.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	146	116	$248.35	$98.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$452.58	$179.27
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	48	30	$878.23	$248.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$304.75	$119.15
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	23	23	$4317.63	$636.94
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	23	23	$5631.06	$1590.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	21	20	$490.29	$194.72
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	18	12	$1276.99	$359.21
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	15	15	$4078.08	$1037.41
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	15	11	$696.94	$197.03
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	14	14	$2716.83	$768.87
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	13	13	$6383.78	$1262.12
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	11	11	$207.68	$58.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	266	197	$349.48	$139.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	134	$246.18	$99.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$302.59	$121.34
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	53	35	$914.40	$262.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$447.86	$180.34
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	31	31	$4505.34	$790.78
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	27	27	$5727.17	$1540.70
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	24	24	$6891.82	$1273.49
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	24	16	$1356.49	$387.57
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	18	14	$950.59	$271.60
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	17	17	$2648.56	$760.07
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	13	13	$2730.46	$780.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	241	178	$294.25	$116.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	124	$203.30	$78.94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$441.20	$175.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$290.98	$113.58
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	43	28	$878.03	$260.52
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	30	30	$5378.67	$1510.16
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	27	12	$15.87	$6.12
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	26	25	$4277.13	$719.56
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	23	14	$1091.29	$316.38
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	19	19	$6699.43	$1533.93
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	19	$394.25	$150.78
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	18	18	$2488.77	$768.07
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	17	17	$70.00	$69.60
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	15	15	$6954.24	$1297.65
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	14	14	$27.03	$11.10
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	13	13	$180.57	$57.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	247	190	$289.55	$113.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	152	$198.42	$77.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$434.11	$169.36
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	44	35	$654.75	$257.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$287.11	$110.40
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	35	33	$4069.34	$1501.99
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	33	33	$3475.92	$699.53
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	23	23	$4597.48	$1198.56
63035 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves in upper or lower spine	23	11	$530.65	$200.81
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	23	22	$1912.10	$753.36
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	22	22	$4727.36	$1534.08
22849 Reinsertion of spinal fixation device	12	12	$3261.15	$655.51
22830 Exploration of spinal fusion	11	11	$2052.42	$451.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	197	$193.98	$76.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	153	$286.00	$111.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	73	73	$432.95	$170.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$285.00	$112.35
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	55	30	$82.00	$29.32
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	46	31	$611.23	$239.51
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	39	32	$22.00	$12.95
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	36	25	$75.00	$22.79
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	31	30	$3145.01	$776.01
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	25	22	$148.00	$58.14
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	24	23	$4095.92	$1544.89
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	21	21	$4487.83	$1392.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	16	$184.11	$67.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	14	$118.00	$46.37
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	18	18	$4731.67	$1219.08
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	17	11	$538.00	$211.71
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	16	16	$1937.00	$762.55
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	14	14	$2839.00	$877.88
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	12	12	$1852.00	$729.09
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$384.00	$151.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	247	185	$193.00	$75.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	131	$283.00	$110.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$283.00	$109.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	71	71	$429.00	$168.90
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	57	27	$86.00	$27.45
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	43	34	$22.00	$10.94
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	33	25	$663.00	$260.99
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	32	31	$4028.27	$1108.24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	31	24	$80.00	$22.12
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	30	24	$146.00	$57.65
63035 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves in upper or lower spine	29	16	$633.62	$215.99
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	25	24	$4032.59	$1508.03
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	21	21	$3539.29	$729.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	16	$179.94	$65.85
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	17	$380.00	$149.46
63042 Partial removal of spine bone with re-exploration, release of lower spinal cord or nerves and/or removal of disc, 1 interspace	14	14	$3578.57	$1127.12
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	13	13	$1861.00	$732.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$116.00	$45.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License CA A60176

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0117X

State License CA A60176

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00A601760 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Scripps Health

10820 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 920371036

Phone: 8585544100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

10 Associated Practitioners

Andrew Myerson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053429621

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Steven Plantz , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1326019795

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Roger Thorne , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1336190826

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ali Bagheri , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NPI 1760632947

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Terri Abbott , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1811165566

Physician Assistant

Dr. Robert Eastlack , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1861471369

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 07, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 07, 2016

Registered at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA 920371027 (Tel: 8585547988)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 07, 2016

Registered at 10790 RANCHO BERNARDO RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 921275705 (Tel: 8585547988)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 07, 2016

Recorded as JAMES BRUFFEY, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 07, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A60176 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447225446

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 22, 2006

Last Update: December 07, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd

San Diego, CA 921275705

Phone: 8585547988

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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