Bruce Abkes, MD
NPI 1982635314 · Otolaryngology Physician · Johnson City, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Abkes, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Johnson City, TN (NPI 1982635314).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982635314
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40775 (TN)
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
1,193 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 187 | $83 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 169 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 118 | $51 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 114 | $34 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 154 | 70 |
| Mupirocin | 84 | 55 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 62 | 47 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 47 | 22 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 44 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 43 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | 42 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$210 across 9 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2007-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Abkes's NPI number?
- Bruce Abkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982635314, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Abkes's specialty?
- Bruce Abkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Abkes located?
- Bruce Abkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 215 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601-4671.
- What is Bruce Abkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Abkes is (423) 929-9101.
- Does Bruce Abkes accept Medicare?
- Bruce Abkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Abkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Abkes's NPI (1982635314) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.