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DR. DAVID MENDEL BRUSS MD
NPI 1639756679
Otolaryngology in Torrance, CA

Active since March 25, 2021PECOS Enrolled
20911 EARL ST STE 340, TORRANCE, CA 90503(310) 731-2009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2026, Mar 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. David Mendel Bruss Md NPPES

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

DR. DAVID MENDEL BRUSS MD (NPI 1639756679) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Torrance, California, licensed in California (A207891) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639756679
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID MENDEL BRUSSCredential: MD
Location Address20911 EARL ST STE 340Torrance, CA 90503-4355
Mailing Address20911 Earl St Ste 340Torrance, CA 90503-4355 · (310) 731-2009
Phone(310) 731-2009
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1639756679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A207891
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
20911 EARL ST STE 340, Torrance, CA 90503
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. David Mendel Bruss Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3971904434
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260420002666
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90503 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 3

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

DR. JOHN M TSAO SR. MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
20911 EARL ST STE 340
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 542-6333
JOHN M TSAO INC
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
20911 EARL ST STE 340
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 542-6333
DR. GORDON F SCHAYE MD
Otolaryngology
20911 EARL ST STE 340
TORRANCE, CA 90503
Los Angeles County (310) 540-2111

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 David Bruss's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Bruss is 1639756679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Where is David Bruss located?

David Bruss practices at 20911 Earl St Ste 340, Torrance, CA 90503. The listed phone number is (310) 731-2009.

What is David Bruss's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is David Bruss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Bruss is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Bruss was last updated on July 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.