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DR. THOMAS BURBANK BRUFF JR. D.D.S.
NPI 1780636357
Dentist - General Practice in Wilmington, NC

Q: What is Thomas Bruff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Bruff is 1780636357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Q: What is Thomas Bruff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: Is Thomas Bruff enrolled in Medicare?

No. Thomas Bruff has opted out of Medicare through February 10, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Bruff was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 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.

Active since May 16, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 10, 2028

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 762-3393(910) 762-9610 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Thomas Burbank Bruff Jr. D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS BURBANK BRUFF JR. D.D.S. (NPI 1780636357) is an individual general practice provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5268) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through February 10, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780636357

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS BURBANK BRUFF JR.Credential: D.D.S.

Location Address1307 MEDICAL CENTER DRWilmington, NC 28401-7502

Mailing Address1307 Medical Center DrWilmington, NC 28401-7502 · (910) 762-3393 · Fax (910) 762-9610

Phone(910) 762-3393

Fax(910) 762-9610

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1780636357 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 5268

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Wilmington, NC 28401

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid7991156NC

OtherBCBSNC · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Thomas Burbank Bruff Jr. D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from February 10, 2016 through February 10, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 10, 2016

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 10, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 4

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

DR. GEORGE JAMES SHEPPARD III DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

New Hanover County (910) 762-2809

DR. SHIRLEY RENEE BARNES DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

New Hanover County (910) 763-0210

THOMAS B. BRUFF, DDS PA

Clinic/Center (Dental)

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

New Hanover County (910) 762-3393

DR. DONALD A DIGIULIAN DDS

Dentist (General Practice)

1307 MEDICAL CENTER DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

New Hanover County (910) 763-0210

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 Thomas Bruff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Bruff is 1780636357. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Thomas Bruff located?

Thomas Bruff practices at 1307 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 762-3393.

What is Thomas Bruff's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Thomas Bruff enrolled in Medicare?

No. Thomas Bruff has opted out of Medicare through February 10, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Thomas Bruff accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Thomas Bruff 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 Thomas Bruff was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 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.