Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christine Bruins, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1659876589
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1542 Tulane Ave # T4M2
New Orleans, LA 701122865
(504) 568-3792
fax (504) 568-2127
Mailing address
1200 E Palm St
Altadena, CA 910011722

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 5, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #1659876589

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659876589. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
138
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$15,348
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 59 23 $117
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 37 12 $78
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 28 26 $113
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 14 14 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in New Orleans Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
76
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$9,736
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 23 0 $239
Carvedilol Generic 21 0 $170
Furosemide Generic 17 0 $125
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 0 $9,201

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christine Bruins's medical specialty?
Dr. Christine Bruins practices Hospitalist Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Christine Bruins practice?
Dr. Christine Bruins practices at 1542 Tulane Ave # T4M2, New Orleans, LA 701122865. Office phone: 5045683792.
What is Dr. Christine Bruins's NPI?
Dr. Christine Bruins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659876589, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christine Bruins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christine Bruins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christine Bruins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.