DR. BRUCE M. WATANABE M.D.
NPI 1497798367
Orthopaedic Surgery in Florence, OR

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
530 9TH ST, FLORENCE, OR 97439(541) 997-7104(541) 997-5975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Bruce M. Watanabe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE M. WATANABE M.D. (NPI 1497798367) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Florence, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD19240) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Peace Harbor Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497798367
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE M. WATANABECredential: M.D.
Location Address530 9TH STFlorence, OR 97439-7388
Mailing Address530 9th StFlorence, OR 97439-7388 · (541) 997-7104 · Fax (541) 997-5975
Fax(541) 997-5975
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2009
NPI 1497798367 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in OR · MD19240
Definition
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.
530 9TH ST, Florence, OR 97439

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PINR146637OR
Medicare UPING06724OR
Medicaid071985OR

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Bruce M. Watanabe 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 ID9931147832
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050421000182
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Peace Harbor Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Florence, OR
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number381316
Location400 9th StreetFlorence, OR 97439 · Lane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97439 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Physician Assistant
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Orthopaedic Surgery
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Orthopaedic Surgery
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Orthopaedic Surgery
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Social Worker (Clinical)
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Orthopaedic Surgery
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
530 9TH ST
FLORENCE, OR 97439

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 Bruce Watanabe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Watanabe is 1497798367. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Bruce Watanabe located?

Bruce Watanabe practices at 530 9th St, Florence, OR 97439. The listed phone number is (541) 997-7104.

What is Bruce Watanabe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Bruce Watanabe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Watanabe 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 Bruce Watanabe accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Kaiser Permanente, Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and 2 other insurers list Bruce Watanabe 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.

Is Bruce Watanabe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Watanabe is affiliated with Peace Harbor Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Watanabe was last updated on December 16, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.