Bruce Huffer, MD
NPI 1376581934 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · San Jose, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Huffer, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in San Jose, CA (NPI 1376581934).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376581934
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G46464 (CA)
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
20 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
347 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 96 | $110 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 90 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $155 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $199 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 19 | $194 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$199 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nabumetone | 157 | 73 |
| Celecoxib | 147 | 56 |
| Sulindac | 124 | 61 |
| Meloxicam | 108 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 101 | 55 |
| Baclofen | 76 | 35 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 64 | 20 |
| Methocarbamol | 48 | 25 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2007-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Huffer's NPI number?
- Bruce Huffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376581934, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Huffer's specialty?
- Bruce Huffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Huffer located?
- Bruce Huffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 455 Oconnor Dr, San Jose, CA 95128-1633.
- What is Bruce Huffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Huffer is (408) 271-4908.
- Does Bruce Huffer accept Medicare?
- Bruce Huffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Huffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Huffer's NPI (1376581934) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.