Quick answers
- Does Cristie L. Bruening accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cristie L. Bruening accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Cristie L. Bruening see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 161 Original Medicare patients and 254 services for Cristie L. Bruening. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Cristie L. Bruening's NPI number?
- 1407892409. 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 Cristie L. Bruening, 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 | 161 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 254 |
| Different services or procedures | 61 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)29 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)20 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)14 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)13 services
- Other procedure on nervous system (64999)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
Hospitals where Cristie L. Bruening works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cristie L. Bruening 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.
- Lee's Summit Medical CenterLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260190
Practice locations
Addresses where Cristie L. Bruening is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO 64132 (816) 276‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Cristie L. Bruening as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City PA216 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1407892409 |
| 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