Richard Bruch, M.D.
NPI 1578548202 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bruch, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1578548202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578548202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21541 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-15
- Last updated
- 2011-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bruch's NPI number?
- Richard Bruch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578548202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bruch's specialty?
- Richard Bruch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bruch located?
- Richard Bruch's practice location on file with NPPES is 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704-2150.
- What is Richard Bruch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bruch is (919) 220-5255.
- Does Richard Bruch accept Medicare?
- Richard Bruch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bruch's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bruch's NPI (1578548202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.