Quick answers
- Does Joseph J. Brugman Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph J. Brugman 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 Joseph J. Brugman Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 331 Original Medicare patients and 4,215 services for Joseph J. Brugman Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph J. Brugman Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1790727188. 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 Joseph J. Brugman 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 | 331 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,215 |
| Different services or procedures | 97 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,575 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)35 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)34 services
- Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth (10005)26 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)22 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph J. Brugman Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10101 Riverside DrToluca Lake, CA 91602 (818) 762‑2626
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph J. Brugman Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Beverly Radiology Medical Group III328 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Toluca Lake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Toluca Lake, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Beverly Radiology Medical Group III
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1970 (56 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790727188 |
| 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
- 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