NPI registry status
Active
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 69,567 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
40
Medicare Part D claims · Specialist avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Reno, Nevada.
- 40
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Merle Bruce, MD, FACS
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1447336854), first enumerated 10/27/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 40 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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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1447336854 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1447336854
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-TRACE 40
- BOOK-THIN 329 in Nevada
- PHOTO-ENUM Patricia Butler · 2006
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
40 ≥ 0th percentile 0% 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 Merle Bruce, MD, FACS?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
40 97% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nevada
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Nevada providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
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 2024.
40
Total Claims
$265
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 84
- Total Day Supply
- 2,198
- Generic Drug Cost
- $204
- Antibiotic Claims
- 11
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 80.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.86
Specialist Overview
How Merle Bruce, MD, FACS fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Bruce, both outside Nevada 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 Nevada
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bruce.
One of 329 Specialist providers enrolled in Nevada, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Karen Abbott
MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Gary Abrass
M.D.
Reno, NV
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 →
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 2024, Merle Bruce, MD, FACS wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $265 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 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Merle Bruce, MD, FACS accept Medicare? ▼
Merle Bruce, MD, FACS appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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 (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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