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MR. RICHARD DEEN-FRANCIS BRUCE PA-C, MPAP
NPI 1922524495
Physician Assistant in San Clemente, CA

Active since August 16, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
65 AVENIDA MERIDA, SAN CLEMENTE, CA 92673(910) 322-7257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 16, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Mr. Richard Deen-francis Bruce Pa-c, Mpap NPPES

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

MR. RICHARD DEEN-FRANCIS BRUCE PA-C, MPAP (NPI 1922524495) is an individual physician assistant in San Clemente, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922524495
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD DEEN-FRANCIS BRUCECredential: PA-C, MPAP
Location Address65 AVENIDA MERIDASan Clemente, CA 92673-3911
Mailing Address1001 Avenida Pico Ste C-125San Clemente, CA 92673-6957 · (910) 322-7257
Phone(910) 322-7257
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1922524495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
65 AVENIDA MERIDA, San Clemente, CA 92673
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Other Identifiers 1

Other1134485Nccpa

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

Mr. Richard Deen-francis Bruce Pa-c, Mpap 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 ID4688933054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180109003456
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 6

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 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.
69 services63 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
46 services43 patients
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
37 services36 patients
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130
This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.
24 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.
20 services20 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92673 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 Richard Bruce's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bruce is 1922524495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2017.

Where is Richard Bruce located?

Richard Bruce practices at 65 Avenida Merida, San Clemente, CA 92673. The listed phone number is (910) 322-7257.

What is Richard Bruce's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Richard Bruce enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bruce was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.