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JAMES BRUCE III DO
NPI 1528415015
Hospitalist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since May 16, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-3030(412) 359-3060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2024, Oct 2, 2020, Oct 29, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Bruce Iii Do NPPES

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

JAMES BRUCE III DO (NPI 1528415015) is an individual hospitalist provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OS019993) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital, and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528415015
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BRUCE IIICredential: DO
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address1307 Federal St Ste B300Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4775 · (412) 359-3751 · Fax (412) 359-8439
Phone(412) 359-3030
Fax(412) 359-3060
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1528415015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OS019993
Definition
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS019993 (PA)
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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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

James Bruce Iii Do 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 ID1557649795
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190806000153
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
98 services51 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.
38 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
26 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Allegheny General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390050
Location320 East North AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15212 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

West Penn Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390090
Location4800 Friendship AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15224 · Allegheny County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

93.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$82.70 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 20

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

DR. MATTHEW SCOTT HARTMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-2459
DR. JOSEF TURNER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL LANDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6500
DR. VINCENT SAMUEL CERETTO D.O
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030
MATTHEW LYONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3155
MISS KRISTY LYNN BOWMAN RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6581
ANNA MOSELEY VANATTA MD
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
MACKENZIE MARIE MCGAHAN DO
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905

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 James Bruce's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bruce is 1528415015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2016.

Where is James Bruce located?

James Bruce practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-3030.

What is James Bruce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is James Bruce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

Is James Bruce affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bruce is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital and West Penn Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bruce was last updated on December 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.