Bruce Pugatch, MD
NPI 1700862232 · Internal Medicine Physician · Williston, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Pugatch, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Williston, ND (NPI 1700862232).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700862232
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 104666 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 446 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 375 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 329 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 305 | 76 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 264 | 68 |
| Metformin Hcl | 218 | 58 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 14 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2018-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Pugatch's NPI number?
- Bruce Pugatch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700862232, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Pugatch's specialty?
- Bruce Pugatch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Pugatch located?
- Bruce Pugatch's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 15th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801.
- What is Bruce Pugatch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Pugatch is (701) 774-7400.
- Does Bruce Pugatch accept Medicare?
- Bruce Pugatch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Pugatch's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Pugatch's NPI (1700862232) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.