Quick answers
- Does Lena R. Bruce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lena R. Bruce 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 Lena R. Bruce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 99 Original Medicare patients and 316 services for Lena R. Bruce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lena R. Bruce's NPI number?
- 1558322438. 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 Lena R. Bruce, 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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 316 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)179 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)20 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)18 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)15 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 cholesterol68%
- Diabetes37%
- Arthritis32%
- Anxiety22%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Hospitals where Lena R. Bruce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lena R. Bruce 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.
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear LakeWebster, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450617
- UTMB Health League City Campus HospitalLeague City, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450018
Practice locations
Addresses where Lena R. Bruce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12422 Hwy 6Santa Fe, TX 77510 (409) 316‑9298
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558322438 |
| 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