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DR. CHARLES O BRUCE III MD
NPI 1730145657
Ophthalmology in Louisville, KY

Active since April 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
73.19/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202(502) 588-0550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 14, 2019, Dec 27, 2018, Nov 15, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Charles O Bruce Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES O BRUCE III MD (NPI 1730145657) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (16209) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Louisville School Of Medicine (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730145657
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES O BRUCE IIICredential: MD
Location Address301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVDLouisville, KY 40202-1511
Mailing AddressPo Box 909Louisville, KY 40201-0909 · (502) 588-0330
Phone(502) 588-0550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 14, 20194 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1730145657 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 16209
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD, Louisville, KY 40202
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid64162092KY
Medicaid300020691IN
Other16209KY · License
OtherK267010KY · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Charles O Bruce Iii 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 ID4486698800
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050616000672
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
36 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40202 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

73.19/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.74
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.91

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.

CAITLYN T MULCAHEY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD, UNIV. OF LOUISVILLE - DEPT. OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-0710
CHRISTOPHER J COMPTON M.D.
Ophthalmology
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-1665
MOHAMED MAGDY KHODEIRY MD, MSC
Ophthalmology
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-0330
WESLEY WANG MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-0710
JEFFREY DANIEL KUZIEL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-0710
LILLY GONZALEZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-0710
DOUGLAS SIGFORD MD
Ophthalmology
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 852-7665
DR. JEREMY DUSTIN CLARK M.D.
Ophthalmology
301 E MUHAMMAD ALI BLVD
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
Jefferson County (502) 588-0550

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 Charles Bruce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Bruce is 1730145657. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2006.

Where is Charles Bruce located?

Charles Bruce practices at 301 E Muhammad Ali Blvd, Louisville, KY 40202. The listed phone number is (502) 588-0550.

What is Charles Bruce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Charles Bruce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles 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.

What insurance does Charles Bruce accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Charles Bruce 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Bruce was last updated on January 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.