Nicholas Bruns, MD
NPI 1891053492 · Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Bruns, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1891053492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891053492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-01383 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
5 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 1100 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5814Phone: (704) 355-4300
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-2000
- 201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150-3917Phone: (980) 487-3000
- 2301 US Highway 74 WWadesboro, NC 28170-7554Phone: (704) 994-4500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-02
- Last updated
- 2025-09-25
- Certified
- 2022-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Bruns's NPI number?
- Nicholas Bruns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891053492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Bruns's specialty?
- Nicholas Bruns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Bruns located?
- Nicholas Bruns's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203-5866.
- What is Nicholas Bruns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Bruns is (704) 446-3350.
- Does Nicholas Bruns accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Bruns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Bruns's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Bruns's NPI (1891053492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.