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KARL CRAIG BRUCKMAN MD, DDS
NPI 1841452612
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Palo Alto, CA

Active since July 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2024, Apr 28, 2024, Sep 16, 2019 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karl Craig Bruckman Md, Dds NPPES

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

KARL CRAIG BRUCKMAN MD, DDS (NPI 1841452612) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A163334) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841452612
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameKARL CRAIG BRUCKMANCredential: MD, DDS
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2024
✔ NPI 1841452612 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A163334✔ Licensed in CT · 61299
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
Also ListedPlastic SurgeryTaxonomy 208200000X · License 61299 (CT), A163334 (CA)
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1800 Howard Avenue, 4th FloorNew Haven, CT 06519 · Phone (203) 785-2570
Location 2730 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304 · Phone (650) 723-4883

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

Karl Craig Bruckman Md, Dds 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 ID4688921000
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190830000863
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.

Creation of muscle graft to trunk 15734
The creation of a muscle graft to the trunk is a surgical procedure where healthy muscle tissue is moved from one part of the body to another. This helps to repair damaged areas, improve function, and enhance appearance. It's a common procedure in reconstructive surgery.
35 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
32 services32 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.
25 services24 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services17 patients

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.

76.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.95

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
1 supplier12 claims12 services$88.74 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.

RHEA MATHEW
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (209) 675-3787
JUSTIN AYALA BIRNBAUM M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
MAHENDRA TAKASHI BHATI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ANDREA ERIKA AMENT M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychosomatic Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
CATHERINE BENEDICT PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
RYAN THOMAS ASH MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ARDEN MARIE MORRIS MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
BENJAMIN ZEWDU BELAI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 Karl Bruckman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karl Bruckman is 1841452612. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2008.

Where is Karl Bruckman located?

Karl Bruckman practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Karl Bruckman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Karl Bruckman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karl Bruckman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karl Bruckman was last updated on April 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.