Quick answers
- Does Bruce T. Vest Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce T. Vest Jr. 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 Bruce T. Vest Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 474 Original Medicare patients and 16,409 services for Bruce T. Vest Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce T. Vest Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1710910583. 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 Bruce T. Vest Jr., 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 | 474 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,409 |
| Different services or procedures | 141 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)9,340 services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,650 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)984 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)669 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)602 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Bruce T. Vest Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce T. Vest Jr. 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.
- Jersey Community HospitalJerseyville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140059
- OSF Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140052
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce T. Vest Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4411 Alby StAlton, IL 62002 (618) 474‑8052
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Saint Louis University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710910583 |
| 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