CHRISTOPHER J. BRUCE MD – NPI #1487743027
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

CHRISTOPHER BRUCE is a colon & rectal surgeon located in DOYLESTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487743027 to CHRISTOPHER BRUCE on October 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Feb 11, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRISTOPHER BRUCE below.

NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER J. BRUCE

NPI Number
1487743027
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHRISTOPHER J. BRUCE
Credentials
MD
Primary location
708 N SHADY RETREAT RD STE 8
DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
Phone: (215) 863-8287 Fax:
Mailing address
P O BOX 829641
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19182-0001
Phone: (267) 370-5296 Fax: (215) 230-3725
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 11, 2020

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)
PA MD432700
208600000X
- Surgery
PA MD432700

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1989
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHRISTOPHER BRUCE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL
      595 WEST STATE ST
      DOYLESTOWN, PA 18901
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL VISITING NURSE/HCD
      4259 WEST SWAMP ROAD SUITE 204
      DOYLESTOWN, PA 18902

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