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CARL T BRUCE M.D.
NPI 1043691124
Ophthalmology in Simpsonville, SC

Active since June 15, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 COLONY CENTRE WAY, SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681(864) 458-3900(864) 967-9118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 7, 2025, Oct 7, 2024, Nov 9, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Carl T Bruce M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CARL T BRUCE M.D. (NPI 1043691124) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Simpsonville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (MD83604) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Washington University School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043691124
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameCARL T BRUCECredential: M.D.
Location Address1 COLONY CENTRE WAYSimpsonville, SC 29681-3286
Mailing Address601 Halton RdGreenville, SC 29607-3403 · (864) 458-7956 · Fax (864) 458-8390
Phone(864) 458-3900
Fax(864) 967-9118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWashington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1043691124 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · MD83604✔ Licensed in OH · 35135824
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1 COLONY CENTRE WAY, Simpsonville, SC 29681
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1220 S Pendleton StEasley, SC 29640-3048 · Phone (864) 859-3233 · Fax (864) 850-4001
Location 25 Stevens St Ste 100Greenville, SC 29605-4528 · Phone (864) 250-6487 · Fax (864) 250-6475
Location 3601 Halton RdGreenville, SC 29607-3403 · Phone (864) 458-7956 · Fax (864) 458-8390

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid836046SC
Medicaid0175278OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Carl T Bruce M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284928169
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200309000429
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
1,143 services1,097 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
319 services269 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
271 services173 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
267 services251 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
253 services155 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
241 services237 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29681 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$56.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

WILLIAM DAVID COLEMAN O.D.
Optometrist
1 COLONY CENTRE WAY
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
Greenville County (864) 963-2171
JERVEY EYE GROUP, PA
Ophthalmology
1 COLONY CENTRE WAY
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
Greenville County (864) 458-3900
SAMANTHA P RODRIGUEZ OD
Optometrist
1 COLONY CENTRE WAY
SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681
Greenville County (864) 458-3900

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carl Bruce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carl Bruce is 1043691124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2015.

Where is Carl Bruce located?

Carl Bruce practices at 1 Colony Centre Way, Simpsonville, SC 29681. The listed phone number is (864) 458-3900.

What is Carl Bruce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Carl Bruce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carl Bruce is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Carl Bruce accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 other insurers list Carl Bruce as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carl Bruce was last updated on October 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.