CHRISTINE BRUINS MD
NPI 1659876589
Hospitalist in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 568-3792(504) 568-2127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2024, Mar 23, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christine Bruins Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE BRUINS MD (NPI 1659876589) is an individual hospitalist provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1659876589) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659876589
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE BRUINSCredential: MD
Location Address1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2New Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Mailing Address1200 E Palm StAltadena, CA 91001-1722 · (626) 791-8249
Fax(504) 568-2127
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 5, 2024
NPI 1659876589 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in LA · 1659876589
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.
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2, New Orleans, LA 70112

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

Christine Bruins Md 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 ID9739436056
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220902000950
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 3

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 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.
122 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
34 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
30 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

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.

Internal Medicine
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Hospitalist
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Dermatology
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1542 TULANE AVE # T4M2
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112

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 Christine Bruins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Bruins is 1659876589. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2018.

Where is Christine Bruins located?

Christine Bruins practices at 1542 Tulane Ave # T4m2, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 568-3792.

What is Christine Bruins's specialty?

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

Is Christine Bruins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Bruins 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 Christine Bruins accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Christine Bruins 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 Christine Bruins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Bruins is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Bruins was last updated on November 5, 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.