Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Bruton, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Fort Smith, AR
- NPI 1245228055
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 280
Fort Smith, AR 729015182
(479) 709-7480
fax (479) 709-7479 - Mailing address
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Po Box 11449
Belfast, ME 049154005
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 23, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Arkansas #C6798 · Oklahoma #21543
- Medicaid (2)
- AR #121378001 · OK #100077510A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245228055. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,577
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$242,517
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 633 | 197 | $46 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 511 | 166 | $73 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 296 | 180 | $81 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 218 | 53 | $180 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 214 | 81 | $66 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 164 | 120 | $119 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 160 | 51 | $259 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 121 | 75 | $115 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 104 | 96 | $76 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 54 | 11 | $249 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Fort Smith Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,234
Transactions
54
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 6 | $147.13 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 5 | $125.65 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $105.05 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 6 | $102.64 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 3 | $97.65 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $89.91 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 4 | $89.51 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $66.32 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 5 | $64.94 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $62.14 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $54.19 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 3 | $51.47 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $41.73 | |
| CorMedix INC. | 2 | $34.66 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $33.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,279
Patients
351
Total drug cost
$35,681
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 206 | 56 | $1,204 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 189 | 46 | $1,388 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 117 | 35 | $10,294 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 97 | 23 | $1,648 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 86 | 23 | $355 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 81 | 24 | $605 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 73 | 23 | $1,533 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 61 | 19 | $835 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 60 | 16 | $13,933 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 58 | 13 | $409 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Bruton's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bruton practices Nephrology Physician in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. James Bruton practice?
Dr. James Bruton practices at 1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 729015182. Office phone: 4797097480.
What is Dr. James Bruton's NPI?
Dr. James Bruton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245228055, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Bruton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Bruton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Bruton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.