Dr Bruce Robert Smith, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Duluth, MN

Dr Bruce Robert Smith, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The Duluth Clinic Ltd and his current practice location is 420 E 1st St, Duluth, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (218) 786-8364.

Dr Bruce Robert Smith is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 68479) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1255467841.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Robert Smith, MD
420 E 1st St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1901
(218) 786-8364
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Robert Smith
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience20 Years
Location420 E 1st St, Duluth, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce Robert Smith graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255467841
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/21/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022118371
  • Enrollment ID: I20210331002082

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Robert Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255467841NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 45337 (Colorado)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 68479 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Essentia Health St Marys Hospice & Palliative CareDuluth, MNHospice
Essentia Health DuluthDuluth, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Duluth Clinic Ltd2567374283949

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bruce Robert Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Duluth Clinic Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902563638
PECOS PAC ID: 2567374283
Enrollment ID: O20031103000229

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bruce Robert Smith is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce Robert Smith, MD
Ssb-6, 400 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1951

Ph: (218) 786-8364
Dr Bruce Robert Smith, MD
420 E 1st St,
Duluth, MN 55805-1901

Ph: (218) 786-8364

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