Michael Bruns, CRNA
NPI 1396757423 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bruns, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1396757423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396757423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 047885 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
155 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 65 | $116 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 35 | $123 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 17 | $288 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 15 | $298 |
| Anesthesia for Extensive Surgery on Spine00670 | 12 | $561 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 11 | $158 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$561 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 291 Sweeten Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28803-1527Phone: (828) 254-0881Fax: (828) 258-1614
- 1032 Fleming StreetHendersonville, NC 28791-3532Phone: (828) 696-3099Fax: (828) 696-3868
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2025-11-03
- Certified
- 2025-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bruns's NPI number?
- Michael Bruns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396757423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bruns's specialty?
- Michael Bruns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michael Bruns located?
- Michael Bruns's practice location on file with NPPES is 76 Peachtree Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-3505.
- What is Michael Bruns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bruns is (828) 274-3477.
- Does Michael Bruns accept Medicare?
- Michael Bruns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bruns's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bruns's NPI (1396757423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.