Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Bruggen, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Winston Salem, NC
- NPI 1437134863
- Accepts Medicare
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255 - Mailing address
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Po Box 344
Winston Salem, NC 271020344
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 8, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9800015
- Medicaid (4)
- VA #5848571 · WV #2005627000 · NC #891131P · SC #Q00011
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437134863. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$24,406
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 61 | 43 | $93 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 38 | 26 | $75 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 36 | 36 | $208 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 24 | 23 | $165 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 18 | 18 | $92 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 16 | 16 | $95 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 14 | 14 | $88 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Winston Salem Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $14.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
230
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$554,213
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 53 | 19 | $779 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 43 | 12 | $546 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 27 | 11 | $647 |
| Stelara (Ustekinumab) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $539,280 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 16 | 0 | $5,026 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $282 |
| Loperamide (Loperamide Hcl) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $134 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $668 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $419 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $283 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Bruggen's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Bruggen practices Gastroenterology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Joel Bruggen practice?
Dr. Joel Bruggen practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. Joel Bruggen's NPI?
Dr. Joel Bruggen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437134863, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Bruggen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Bruggen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Bruggen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.