Active NPI 1982663282 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steven John Bruce , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Bellingham, WA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steven Bruce, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Bellingham, WA. Practice services are available at 3015 SQUALICUM PKWY under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3015 Squalicum Pkwy

Bellingham, WA 982251945

Telephone 3607332092

Fax 3607334013

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Family Care Network Pllc Facility NPI 1265477368

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 26.2 Yrs

State Avg: 23.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (707 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

59.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	97	77	$65.34	$52.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	38	$156.42	$77.30
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	29	$78.17	$50.82
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$3651.63	$1442.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	17	15	$64.00	$52.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$3560.00	$1406.70
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$70.00	$51.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	220	175	$59.90	$50.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$144.52	$77.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	58	$77.22	$51.14
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	23	$3629.00	$1458.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$3521.75	$1343.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	19	$58.79	$51.75
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	17	17	$62.59	$51.36
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	12	$21.31	$21.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$142.23	$77.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$145.38	$79.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	176	$54.07	$50.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	95	74	$74.81	$50.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$139.95	$75.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$53.63	$51.37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	25	$3533.19	$1430.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$140.07	$76.83
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$3405.67	$1378.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	15	11	$78.20	$53.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$19.46	$19.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	176	$55.02	$50.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$140.53	$74.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	106	86	$61.31	$47.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	40	$53.15	$47.36
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	26	$3726.94	$1439.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$140.42	$75.46
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$3401.60	$1343.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	11	$71.54	$43.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	11	11	$48.64	$44.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WA MD00023221

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1982663282 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i And Crime Victims

0207956 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence

09620 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

4020935 (WA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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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 September 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 22, 2010

Registered at 3015 SQUALICUM PKWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251945 (Tel: 3607332092)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 5096, BELLINGHAM, WA 982275096 (Tel: 3607332092)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 22, 2010

Recorded as STEVEN BRUCE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 22, 2010

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD00023221 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982663282

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 23, 2006

Last Update: September 22, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 5096

Bellingham, WA 982275096

Phone: 3607332092

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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