James Bruns, MD
NPI 1942411236 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bruns, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1942411236).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942411236
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.095778 (OH)
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
19 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
1,376 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 326 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 322 | $86 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 174 | $16 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 59 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 53 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 632 | 163 |
| Pregabalin | 498 | 137 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 469 | 127 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 425 | 104 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 388 | 114 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 265 | 70 |
| Methocarbamol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,005 across 37 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
- 2007-05-25
- Last updated
- 2018-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bruns's NPI number?
- James Bruns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942411236, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bruns's specialty?
- James Bruns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bruns located?
- James Bruns's practice location on file with NPPES is 6909 Good Samaritan Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45247-5208.
- What is James Bruns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bruns is (513) 246-7000.
- Does James Bruns accept Medicare?
- James Bruns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bruns's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bruns's NPI (1942411236) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.