SAMUEL BENJAMIN BRUSCA M.D.
NPI 1174942148
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in San Francisco, CA

Active since April 07, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
74.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
505 PARNASSUS AVE # M1182, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 353-8870 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, Jan 24, 2023, Nov 15, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Samuel Benjamin Brusca M.d. NPPES

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

SAMUEL BENJAMIN BRUSCA M.D. (NPI 1174942148) is an individual critical care medicine provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A168461) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174942148
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL BENJAMIN BRUSCACredential: M.D.
Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVE # M1182San Francisco, CA 94143-2204
Mailing Address505 Parnassus Ave Rm M1182aSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · (415) 353-8870
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025
NPI 1174942148 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in CA · A168461
Definition

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A168461 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License A168461 (CA)
505 PARNASSUS AVE # M1182, San Francisco, CA 94143

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel Benjamin Brusca 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 ID7517180169
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220718003012
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 9

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
387 services132 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
136 services56 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
36 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
30 services20 patients
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212
This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.
27 services14 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
26 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

74.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability76
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.68

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 Samuel Brusca's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Brusca is 1174942148. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2014.

Where is Samuel Brusca located?

Samuel Brusca practices at 505 Parnassus Ave # M1182, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 353-8870.

What is Samuel Brusca's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Samuel Brusca enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Brusca 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Brusca was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.