Bruce Yawitz, M.D.
NPI 1588619928 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Yawitz, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1588619928).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588619928
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G73672 (CA)
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
6,386 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,238 | $9 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 319 | $41 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 228 | $212 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 187 | $225 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 174 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 153 | $30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 2 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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2009-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Yawitz's NPI number?
- Bruce Yawitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588619928, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Yawitz's specialty?
- Bruce Yawitz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Yawitz located?
- Bruce Yawitz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2202 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-5706.
- What is Bruce Yawitz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Yawitz is (310) 264-9000.
- Does Bruce Yawitz accept Medicare?
- Bruce Yawitz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Yawitz's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Yawitz's NPI (1588619928) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.