Bruce Fernstrom, PA-C
NPI 1255329967 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Fernstrom, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1255329967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255329967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA00805 (OR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
310 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 107 | $79 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 80 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 78 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 27 | $97 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 18 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$97 (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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 445 | 211 |
| Finasteride | 343 | 155 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 77 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 62 | 42 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 58 | 32 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 52 | 49 |
| Cefdinir | 50 | 43 |
| Trospium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$369 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1130 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 400Portland, OR 97210-2971Phone: (503) 413-6722
- 19250 Sw 65th Ave Ste 235Tualatin, OR 97062-7745Phone: (503) 692-4820Fax: (503) 612-0793
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2025-07-28
- Certified
- 2025-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Fernstrom's NPI number?
- Bruce Fernstrom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255329967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Fernstrom's specialty?
- Bruce Fernstrom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Bruce Fernstrom located?
- Bruce Fernstrom's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 N Graham St Ste 420, Portland, OR 97227-2006.
- What is Bruce Fernstrom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Fernstrom is (503) 288-7303.
- Does Bruce Fernstrom accept Medicare?
- Bruce Fernstrom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Fernstrom's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Fernstrom's NPI (1255329967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.