Dr. Bruce A. Cree, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 293
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 109
- Part D claims, 2024
- 680
- Publications
- 218
- Clinical trials
- 4
- Practice address
- 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296, San Francisco, CA 94143
- Practice phone
- Call (415) 353-2733
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
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Dr. Bruce A. Cree is a neurologist in San Francisco, California
Dr. Cree practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, part of University of California Health.
Dr. Cree's NPI, 1477599454, was assigned on June 20, 2006. Dr. Cree graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Cree holds California license A74576.
- NPI
- 1477599454NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2769566926
- NPI enumeration date
- June 20, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (415) 353-2733
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 55
- Medical school graduation
- 1997
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Bruce A. Cree practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California
Dr. Cree's primary practice is UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, at 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296, San Francisco, CA 94143 in San Francisco County. The practice phone is (415) 353-2733.
- UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296, San Francisco, CA 94143 · San Francisco CountyPhone(415) 353-2733
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Bruce A. Cree is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Cree's primary practice is UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, part of University of California Health. Dr. Cree is also affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. The medical group on file is UCSF Pediatrics. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cree to 2 more group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Bruce A. Cree's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Cree practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Bruce A. Cree is one of 2,207 neurologists in California
Neurology is Dr. Cree's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084N0400X. Dr. Cree is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Cree is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Neurology, CaliforniaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists fibromyalgia and chronic pain, multiple sclerosis and neck pain and spine problems among the conditions Dr. Cree treats.
Neurologists near Dr. Cree
Counts of neurologists with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Bruce A. Cree billed Medicare for 293 services in 2024
CMS data shows 293 Medicare services from Dr. Cree across 4 procedure codes in 2024, for 109 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $18,328 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Cree's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1292024: 14916%
- Other services
- 2023: 542024: 144167%
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 222024: 0100%
Dr. Cree compared with the California median for neurologists, 2024
- Dr. Cree
- California median
- Medicare services
- 293vs 40427% below
- Medicare patients
- 109vs 19043% below
- Part D claims
- 481vs 32448% above
Medians across 1,995 neurologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Cree's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Bruce A. Cree treated 109 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 65
CMS counts 109 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cree in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 54 patients. 66% of them have high cholesterol, and 54% have high blood pressure. 24% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.46, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Cree's median patient age at 61, with 70% women.
Dr. Cree's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Cree's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women7468%
- Men3532%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Cree's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol66%
- High blood pressure54%
- Mood disorders39%
- Depression38%
- Arthritis34%
- Anxiety25%
- Osteoporosis17%
- Cancer11%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Cree's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 61
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women70%
- Men27%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Bruce A. Cree wrote 680 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Cree wrote 680 Medicare Part D claims for 90 patients. 80% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 481 of them, across 18 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $1,200,341 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 389 claims across 16 drugs.
Dr. Cree's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic544 claims80%
- Brand-name136 claims20%
Dr. Cree's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 3892024: 48124%
Drugs named by CMS: 18 in 2024, 16 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Bruce A. Cree scored 87 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 87 out of 100 for Dr. Cree for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Cree accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Cree as offering telehealth.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Dr. Cree's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 87of 100Final score
- 86.8of 100Quality
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 70of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Bruce A. Cree has 218 publications on record
Dmand AI links 218 papers to Dr. Cree, published from 2003 to 2025. 2020 was the busiest year, with 20. The most frequent topics are Multiple Sclerosis, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting. Dr. Cree has published most often in Ann Neurol. Dr. Cree's most frequent co-authors are Jeffrey Marc Gelfand, MD, Ari J. Green, MD and Stephen L. Hauser, MD.
Dr. Cree's papers by year, 2016 to 2025
Topics Dr. Cree writes about most
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Double-Blind Method
- Disease Progression
- Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
- Brain
Dr. Cree's most frequent co-authors
- Jeffrey Marc Gelfand, MD38 shared papers
- Ari J. Green, MD31 shared papers
- Stephen L. Hauser, MD31 shared papers
Recent publications by Dr. Cree
Curr Opin Neurol
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Bruce A. Cree has worked on 4 clinical trials
Dmand AI links Dr. Cree to 4 clinical trials. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Multiple Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive and Myelitis. University of California, San Francisco sponsors the most, 2. Open Payments lists research payments to Dr. Cree that name 2 trials.
Clinical trials with Dr. Cree by phase
- 1Phase 1: 1 trial
- 1Phase 2: 1 trial
- 1Phase 3: 1 trial
- 1Phase 4: 1 trial
Conditions in Dr. Cree's trials
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
- Myelitis
- Demyelinating Autoimmune Diseases, CNS
- Neuromyelitis Optica
Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Cree
- Evanthia Bernitsas, MD2 shared trials
- Joanna A. Cooper, MD2 shared trials
- Heidi J. Crayton, MD2 shared trials
Recent clinical trials with Dr. Cree
Impact of Ocrelizumab on Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers at Multiple Sclerosis Onset (opens in a new tab)
Safety and Efficacy of AVP-923 in the Treatment of Central Neuropathic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis (opens in a new tab)
Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)
Dr. Bruce A. Cree received $607,544 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 376 general payments to Dr. Cree from 21 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 59% of the total. Novartis Pharma AG paid the most, $112,647. It also lists 117 research payments totaling $115,778 from 2016 to 2025, naming 2 clinical trials.
General payments to Dr. Cree by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Cree by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Consulting fees$357,10859%
- Travel and lodging$82,07114%
- Speaker and faculty fees$81,02113%
- Education$48,6398%
- Other$38,7046%
Companies that paid Dr. Cree the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Bruce A. Cree has 2 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Cree, most recently Regional Top Doctor in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. Cree
- 2014
- Regional Top Doctor
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Bruce A. Cree graduated from UCSF School of Medicine
Dr. Cree graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1997.
- Medical school
- Board certified in neurology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Bruce A. Cree accepts plans from 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Cree is in network with 7 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Regence Health Plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- CMS Medicare
Plan types Dr. Cree accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare6
- PPO5
- EPO2
- HMO2
- POS2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Bruce A. Cree's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Clinical trials and co-investigators | Dmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Bruce A. Cree's NPI number?
Dr. Bruce A. Cree's NPI number is 1477599454. It was assigned on June 20, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bruce A. Cree?
Dr. Bruce A. Cree is a neurologist in San Francisco, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurology Physician (taxonomy code 2084N0400X).
Where does Dr. Bruce A. Cree practice?
Dr. Cree practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, Box 0296, San Francisco, CA 94143. Dr. Cree's primary practice is UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California, part of University of California Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Cree to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Bruce A. Cree's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Cree is (415) 353-2733.
What is Dr. Bruce A. Cree's medical license number?
Dr. Cree holds California license A74576.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce A. Cree affiliated with?
Dr. Cree practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cree is also affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Bruce A. Cree part of?
Dr. Cree is linked to UCSF Pediatrics. Dmand AI links Dr. Cree to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Bruce A. Cree accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Cree billed Medicare for 293 services in 2024, and Dr. Cree accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. Bruce A. Cree offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Cree as offering telehealth services.
What is Dr. Bruce A. Cree's MIPS score?
Dr. Cree's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 87 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Bruce A. Cree see?
CMS counts 109 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Cree in 2024, with an average age of 65.
Is Dr. Bruce A. Cree board certified?
Yes. Dr. Cree is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What services does Dr. Bruce A. Cree bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Cree's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99215), medicare service (G2211) and office visit, established patient (99214).
Where did Dr. Bruce A. Cree go to medical school?
Dr. Cree graduated from UCSF School of Medicine in 1997.
What drugs does Dr. Bruce A. Cree prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Cree's most prescribed drugs by claims were Gabapentin, Dalfampridine ER and Baclofen.
Has Dr. Bruce A. Cree received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $607,544 in general payments to Dr. Cree from 21 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Novartis Pharma AG.
How long has Dr. Bruce A. Cree been practicing?
Dr. Cree graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.
Does Dr. Bruce A. Cree do research?
Dmand AI links 218 publications to Dr. Cree, published from 2003 to 2025. Dr. Cree has worked on 4 clinical trials.
Who does Dr. Bruce A. Cree publish with?
Dr. Cree's most frequent co-authors are Jeffrey Marc Gelfand, MD (38 shared papers), Ari J. Green, MD (31 shared papers) and Stephen L. Hauser, MD (31 shared papers).
What insurance does Dr. Bruce A. Cree accept?
Dr. Cree is in network with 7 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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