NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1487692117 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Kenton Bruice, M.D.
Specialist in Aspen, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
376
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kenton Bruice, M.D. filed 376 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Aspen, Colorado, prescribing 79% generic.
- 376
- Part D claims, 2024
- 79%
- generic prescribing
- ≥56th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kenton Bruice, M.D.
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- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1487692117), first enumerated 06/03/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 376 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1487692117 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1487692117
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 376
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,271 in Colorado
- PHOTO-ENUM Robert Nickolisen, MD · 2006
Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
376 ≥ 56th percentile 56% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Kenton Bruice, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
376 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Board certification
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487692117 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kenton Bruice, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Specialist average
17% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 376 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
376
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 767.433
- Total Day Supply
- 22,893
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.53
- Gender Split
- 83% female / 17% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kenton Bruice, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Progesterone
Progesterone
87 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
64 claims
- Finasteride
Finasteride
35 claims
- Zolpidem Tartrate 30
Zolpidem Tartrate
30 claims
- Synthroid 25
Synthroid
25 claims
- Estradiol (Twice W… 20
Estradiol (Twice Weekly)
20 claims
- Liothyronine Sodium 18
Liothyronine Sodium
18 claims
- Armour Thyroid 14
Armour Thyroid
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Progesterone Progesterone, Micronized | 87 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 64 |
| Finasteride | 35 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 30 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 25 |
| Estradiol (Twice Weekly) Estradiol | 20 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 18 |
| Armour Thyroid Thyroid,pork | 14 |
| Anastrozole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Kenton Bruice, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s 376 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bruice, both outside Colorado so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bruice.
One of 1,271 Specialist providers enrolled in Colorado, 5 are shown here.
Mack Abernathy
Aurora, CO
Moses Abraha
Aurora, CO
Dr. Barbara Abrahams
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Marcela Abuid
M.D.
Delta, CO
Dr. Gila Ackerman
M.D.
Boulder, CO
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Aspen, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Kenton Bruice, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kenton Bruice, M.D. wrote 376 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is Kenton Bruice, M.D. located? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D. is located at 100 E MAIN ST, Aspen, CO, 81611. Phone: (970) 925-6655.
What is Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487692117, issued on 06/03/2006.
Does Kenton Bruice, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kenton Bruice, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Progesterone, Levothyroxine Sodium, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kenton Bruice, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 376 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Kenton Bruice, M.D.'s NPI is 1487692117 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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