William Bruce, M.D.
NPI 1194713560 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bruce, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1194713560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194713560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 026493 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
620 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 250 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 224 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 37 | $31 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $118 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 51 | 13 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 29 | 27 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 21 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | — |
| Prednisone | 17 | 17 |
| Diazepam | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,457 across 42 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bruce's NPI number?
- William Bruce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194713560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Bruce's specialty?
- William Bruce is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Bruce located?
- William Bruce's practice location on file with NPPES is 1809 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421-7185.
- What is William Bruce's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bruce is (423) 893-9020.
- Does William Bruce accept Medicare?
- William Bruce is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Bruce's NPI active?
- Yes — William Bruce's NPI (1194713560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.