Quick answers
- Does Karen H. Bruce accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen H. 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 Karen H. Bruce see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 322 Original Medicare patients and 3,415 services for Karen H. Bruce. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen H. Bruce's NPI number?
- 1942267281. 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 Karen H. 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 | 322 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,415 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)697 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)478 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)338 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)309 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)197 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Depression38%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety34%
Hospitals where Karen H. Bruce works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen H. 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.
- Covington County Hospital CAHCollins, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251325
- Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250078
- Magee General HospitalMagee, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250124
- Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250102
- Ochsner Scott RegionalMorton, MS · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 251323
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen H. Bruce is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 264‑6000
- 6051 US Hwy 49 SHattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 288‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen H. Bruce as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hattiesburg Clinic PA537 clinicians in the group
- Forrest County General Hospital107 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Hattiesburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hattiesburg Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942267281 |
| 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