Nicholas Bruns, OD
NPI 1902288558 · Optometrist · Flint, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Bruns, OD is a Optometrist provider in Flint, MI (NPI 1902288558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902288558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4901004886 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
518 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 193 | $125 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 106 | $39 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 59 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $90 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 44 | $62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 272 | 81 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 99 | 30 |
| Timolol Maleate | 84 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 83 | 48 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 38 | 27 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 33 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 29 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70,765 across 108 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
- 2015-06-19
- Last updated
- 2015-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Bruns's NPI number?
- Nicholas Bruns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902288558, 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 Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Bruns located?
- Nicholas Bruns's practice location on file with NPPES is 4499 Town Center Pkwy, Flint, MI 48532-3425.
- What is Nicholas Bruns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Bruns is (810) 733-7111.
- 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 (1902288558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.