Quick answers
- Does Lawrence M. Bruksch accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Lawrence M. Bruksch may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Lawrence M. Bruksch see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 227 services for Lawrence M. Bruksch. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lawrence M. Bruksch's NPI number?
- 1073562203. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Lawrence M. Bruksch, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 227 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (Q0091)54 services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)52 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)28 services
- Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (76830)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis42%
- Osteoporosis24%
- Anxiety19%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Hospitals where Lawrence M. Bruksch works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lawrence M. Bruksch at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Saint John's Health CenterSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050290
Practice locations
Addresses where Lawrence M. Bruksch is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2001 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 424‑3434
- 2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829‑5511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lawrence M. Bruksch as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation281 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073562203 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians