Quick answers
- Does Bruce F. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bruce F. Thompson 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 F. Thompson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 218 Original Medicare patients and 1,325 services for Bruce F. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bruce F. Thompson's NPI number?
- 1942348727. 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 F. Thompson, 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 | 218 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,325 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)231 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)153 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)39 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)35 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)32 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%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes38%
- Depression33%
Hospitals where Bruce F. Thompson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bruce F. Thompson 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.
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341327
Practice locations
Addresses where Bruce F. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4222 Long Beach Rd SESouthport, NC 28461
- 4222 Long Beach Rd SE, Suite CSouthport, NC 28461 (910) 457‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bruce F. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Southport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southport, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in J. Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942348727 |
| 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