BRUCE SUCKLING M.D.
NPI 1891749495
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Montrose, CO

Q: What is Bruce Suckling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Suckling is 1891749495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Q: What is Bruce Suckling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Suckling was last updated on March 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

715 S 3RD ST, MONTROSE, CO 81401(970) 252-2753(970) 240-7330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Bruce Suckling M.d. NPPES

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

BRUCE SUCKLING M.D. (NPI 1891749495) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Montrose, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (46262) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891749495

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameBRUCE SUCKLINGCredential: M.D.

Location Address715 S 3RD STMontrose, CO 81401-4209

Mailing Address715 S 3rd StMontrose, CO 81401-4209 · (970) 252-2753 · Fax (970) 240-7330

Phone(970) 252-2753

Fax(970) 240-7330

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2026

NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2026

✔ NPI 1891749495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 46262✔ Licensed in GA · 057328

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

715 S 3RD ST, Montrose, CO 81401

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid15539342CO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and more.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

Bruce Suckling M.d. 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 ID7618961863

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080529000504, I20241212000593

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 18

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.

252 services211 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.

196 services149 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

142 services79 patients

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.

84 services67 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout 94727

This test measures lung volumes by either diluting or washing out a known amount of gas in your lungs. You'll breathe in a harmless gas, then exhale. The exhaled air is analyzed to assess your lung capacity and function.

77 services76 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

77 services76 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

61 services33 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

57 services57 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

54 services54 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.

53 services53 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

40 services40 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

38 services38 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

25 services25 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 services25 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

23 services22 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

19 services19 patients

Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito G0500

Moderate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.

15 services15 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.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Watford City, ND

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number351302

Location709 4th Ave NEWatford City, ND 58854 · Mckenzie County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81401 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

$132.55 typical visit price

range $58.06 – $174.82

Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.03 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.79

Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)

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.

97.58/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.53

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 28

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers32 claims32 services$33.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers64 claims64 services$77.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers57 claims152 services$29.59 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers37 claims204 services$18.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers16 claims83 services$13.76 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers60 claims60 services$53.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers73 claims73 services$16.41 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers81 claims81 services$12.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

16 suppliers118 claims635 services$1.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers19 claims19 services$5.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers43 claims43 services$11.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

12 suppliers217 claims221 services$14.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Stationary oxygen contents, liquid, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0442

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$41.50 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers39 claims42 services$42.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, liquid, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0444

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$769.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers15 claims15 services$136.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers39 claims40 services$12.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers35 claims38 services$4.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

13 suppliers181 claims183 services$32.22 avg. paid by Medicare

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

18 suppliers604 claims610 services$70.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

7 suppliers188 claims189 services$32.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers17 claims1,020 services$4.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

4 suppliers15 claims3,084 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

10 suppliers57 claims5,130 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

7 suppliers27 claims1,500 services$0.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers28 claims28 services$31.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

14 suppliers75 claims75 services$24.33 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.

KIMBERLY L. WALKER DNP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

MRS. MARGRET BENASUTTI ANP

Specialist

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 252-2753

ALPINE WOMENS CENTRE

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

DR. AMANDA LEACH CNM, DNP

Advanced Practice Midwife

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

SABELY NICHOLS ARNP, CNM, WHNP-BC

Advanced Practice Midwife

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

SHEENA MARIE WISLER MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

MRS. MONICA RAE FILIPPONE CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife

715 S 3RD ST
MONTROSE, CO 81401

Montrose County (970) 249-6737

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 Bruce Suckling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Suckling is 1891749495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is Bruce Suckling located?

Bruce Suckling practices at 715 S 3rd St, Montrose, CO 81401. The listed phone number is (970) 252-2753.

What is Bruce Suckling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Bruce Suckling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Suckling 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 Bruce Suckling accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica, Sanford Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Bruce Suckling 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 Bruce Suckling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Suckling is affiliated with Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Suckling was last updated on March 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.