Eduardo Bruera, M.D.
NPI 1174628028 · Medical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eduardo Bruera, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1174628028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174628028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L7673 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
86 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 60 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 14 | $145 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 12 | $222 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $145–$222 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 24 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 15 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 14 | — |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 14 | 14 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-14
- Last updated
- 2012-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eduardo Bruera's NPI number?
- Eduardo Bruera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174628028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eduardo Bruera's specialty?
- Eduardo Bruera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eduardo Bruera located?
- Eduardo Bruera's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is Eduardo Bruera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eduardo Bruera is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Eduardo Bruera accept Medicare?
- Eduardo Bruera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eduardo Bruera's NPI active?
- Yes — Eduardo Bruera's NPI (1174628028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.