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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1447336854 MD, FACS
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Specialist in Reno, Nevada.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · Specialist avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Reno, Nevada.
- 32
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
32 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Merle Bruce, MD, FACS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
32 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD, FACS credentials at 236 W 6TH ST STE 107, Reno, NV, 89503, with a listed phone of (775) 786-9300. NPI 1447336854 was issued on 10/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $131 in drug spend.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1447336854 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD, FACS |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/27/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
32
Total Claims
$131
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 48
- Total Day Supply
- 1,152
- Generic Drug Cost
- $130
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.42
Specialist Overview
How Merle Bruce, MD, FACS fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bruce.
Dr. Karen Abbott
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Gary Abrass
M.D.
Reno, NV
Dr. George Addison
M.S. ED.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Miriam Adelson
M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Paparao Adusumilli
M.D.
Nellis Afb, NV
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Nevada medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's specialty? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS specializes in Specialist and practices in Reno, Nevada. Credentials: MD, FACS.
How much does Merle Bruce, MD, FACS prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Merle Bruce, MD, FACS wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $131 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Merle Bruce, MD, FACS located? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS is located at 236 W 6TH ST STE 107, Reno, NV, 89503. Phone: (775) 786-9300.
What is Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's NPI number? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447336854, issued on 10/27/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Merle Bruce, MD, FACS accept Medicare? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's credentials? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's NPI is 1447336854 with credentials MD, FACS. 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 (2023). 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.