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Active NPI 1316227473 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Lynn Bruner , DO

Emergency Medicine • Norton, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Bruner, DO is a certified Emergency Medicine practicing in Norton, VA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2010, Dr. Bruner delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 15TH ST NW.

Dr. Bruner maintains professional affiliations with Western Virginia Regional Emergency Physicians Llc, Universal Health Corporation, Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 15th St Nw

Norton, VA 242731616

Telephone 2766799600
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Emergency Medicine in Norton, VA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs -17.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 33.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Norton, VA (1769 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bruner (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Norton Specialty Average (33.0 Years) 33.0 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
198 182 $2194.00 $167.39
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only
115 100 $109.00 $7.81
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
89 82 $1487.00 $116.11
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
29 29 $2825.00 $198.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-14
Emergency Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License VA 0102203269

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License TN 3127

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License TN 3127

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License WV ED0135B

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospitalist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X

State License VA 0102203269

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1316227473 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Western Virginia Regional Emergency Physicians Llc

100 15th St Nw, Norton, VA 242731616

Phone: 2764391000

Universal Health Corporation

940 E Lee Hwy, Chilhowie, VA 243193237

Phone: 2766468944

Tri-Cities Regional Emergency Physicians, Pc

2000 Brookside Dr, Kingsport, TN 376604627

Phone: 4238577000

Secondary Practice Locations

800 S Mohawk Dr Ste C

Erwin, TN 376502124

Phone: 4237354750

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
Valerie Bruce , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1346348927

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Donald Roberts , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1467553776

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Bess , DO

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1578504320

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Robert Bechtel , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1578510079

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Nauss , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1881661965

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brandon Blanton , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1942392287

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 30, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2017

Registered at 100 15TH ST NW, NORTON, VA 242731616 (Tel: 2766799600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2017

Registered at 2820 WALLACE CT, KINGSPORT, TN 376645832 (Tel: 4239678283)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2017

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BRUNER, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2017

Emergency Medicine (License #0102203269 in VA)

NPI Profile Active January 27, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 27, 2016

Registered at 100 15TH ST NW, NORTON, VA 242731616 (Tel: 2766799600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 27, 2016

Registered at 2820 WALLACE CT, KINGSPORT, TN 376645832 (Tel: 4239678283)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 27, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER BRUNER, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 27, 2016

Emergency Medicine (License #0102203269 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 22, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1316227473
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 22, 2011
Last Update: May 14, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2820 Wallace Ct

Kingsport, TN 376645832

Phone: 4239678283

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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