Dr. Bruce J. Averbook, MD

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Surgical oncologist
NPI1508894049
Medicare services, 2020
23
Part D claims, 2020
21
Publications
22
Clinical trials
60
Industry payments
$297
Practice address
2500 Metro Health Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109
Practice phone
Call (216) 778-8100
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Mobile number
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Dr. Bruce J. Averbook is a surgical oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Averbook practices in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Averbook's NPI, 1508894049, was assigned on June 30, 2006. Dr. Averbook graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983. Dr. Averbook's Ohio license number on file is 35065238.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
June 30, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(216) 778-8100
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Sex
Male
Medical school graduation
1983

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's practice address is in Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Averbook's practice address in the NPI Registry is 2500 Metro Health Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109, in Cuyahoga County. The practice phone is (216) 778-8100.

  • NPI Registry address
    2500 Metro Health Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109 · Cuyahoga CountyPhone(216) 778-8100

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's practice

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SiteEHR vendor and product
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Dr. Bruce J. Averbook is one of 72 surgical oncologists in Ohio

Surgical oncology is Dr. Averbook's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086X0206X. Dmand AI has Dr. Averbook's licenses on file in 2 states: Ohio and California.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgical oncology, OhioPrimaryLicense 35065238 · 1993 to 2025 · taxonomy 2086X0206X
  • California license1984 to 2026

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Dr. Bruce J. Averbook billed Medicare for 23 services in 2020

CMS data shows 23 Medicare services from Dr. Averbook across 1 procedure code in 2020, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $1,526 for them. Every service was in an office.

Medicare services, 202023
Paid by Medicare$1,526
Procedure codes1

Dr. Averbook's Medicare services by type, 2019 to 2020

  • 2019
  • 2020
Office and hospital visits
2019: 1812020: 2387%

Dr. Averbook compared with the Ohio median for surgical oncologists, 2020

  • Dr. Averbook
  • Ohio median
Medicare services
23vs 17287% below
Part D claims
21vs 239% below

Medians across 69 surgical oncologists in Ohio with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Averbook's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2020

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2020

In 2020, Dr. Averbook wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $1,671 in total drug cost. In 2019, CMS named 26 claims across 2 drugs.

Part D claims, 202021
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$1,671

Dr. Averbook's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2020

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, 2019 to 2020

  • 2019
  • 2020
Claims for drugs CMS names
2019: 262020: 2119%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2020, 2 in 2019.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

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Dr. Bruce J. Averbook has 22 publications on record

Dmand AI links 22 papers to Dr. Averbook, published from 2011 to 2018. 2011 was the busiest year, with 2. The most frequent topics are Neoplasms, Experimental, Melanoma and Mice, Inbred C57BL. Dr. Averbook has published most often in J Biol Response Mod. Dr. Averbook's most frequent co-authors are Mark B. Faries, MD, Charlotte Eielson Ariyan, MD, PhD and Jeffrey M. Farma, MD.

Papers22
Years published2011 to 2018

Dr. Averbook's papers by year, 2011 to 2018

Topics Dr. Averbook writes about most

  • Neoplasms, Experimental
  • Melanoma
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Skin Neoplasms
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Groin
  • Lung Neoplasms
  • Lymph Node Excision

Dr. Averbook's most frequent co-authors

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook has worked on 60 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Averbook to 60 clinical trials, 39 of them phase 3 studies. 22 are still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Melanoma, Nevi and Melanomas and Adenocarcinoma Of Esophagus. National Cancer Institute (NCI) sponsors the most, 33.

Clinical trials with Dr. Averbook by phase

  1. NonePhase 1: no trials
  2. 1Phase 1/2: 1 trial
  3. 12Phase 2: 12 trials
  4. 5Phase 2/3: 5 trials
  5. 39Phase 3: 39 trials
  6. NonePhase 4: no trials

Conditions in Dr. Averbook's trials

  • Melanoma
  • Nevi and Melanomas
  • Adenocarcinoma Of Esophagus
  • Breast Neoplasms
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Averbook

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Averbook

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Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook received $297 in industry payments from 2016 to 2019

CMS Open Payments shows 4 general payments to Dr. Averbook from 4 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2019. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation paid the most, $125.

General payments to Dr. Averbook by program year, 2016 to 2019

Companies that paid Dr. Averbook the most, 2016 to 2019

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook has 4 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 4 awards for Dr. Averbook, most recently America's Top Doctors in 2021. Dr. Averbook serves on ECOG Surgery Committee and Commission on Cancer Accreditation Committee.

Awards and honors for Dr. Averbook

  1. 2021
    • America's Top Doctors
    • America's Top Doctors for Cancer
  2. 2013
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR
  3. Undated
    • ACS Fellow

Dr. Averbook's committees and leadership roles

ECOG Surgery CommitteeVice Chairman
2016 to present
Commission on Cancer Accreditation CommitteeVice Chairman
2015 to present

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr. Averbook graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983. Dr. Averbook is a member of ACS, ASCO, AAS and SSO.

  1. Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers

Dr. Averbook is in network with 2 carriers, including Cigna and CareSource. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Cigna
  • CareSource

Plan types Dr. Averbook accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare2
  2. HMO1
  3. Medicaid1
  4. PPO1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's NPI number?

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's NPI number is 1508894049. It was assigned on June 30, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Bruce J. Averbook?

Dr. Bruce J. Averbook is a surgical oncologist in Cleveland, Ohio. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgical Oncology Physician (taxonomy code 2086X0206X).

Where does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook practice?

Dr. Averbook practices at 2500 Metro Health Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109.

What is Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Averbook is (216) 778-8100.

What is Dr. Bruce J. Averbook's medical license number?

Dr. Averbook's Ohio license number on file is 35065238, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Bruce J. Averbook been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Averbook in Ohio (1993 to 2025) and California (1984 to 2026).

Does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Averbook billed Medicare for 23 services in 2020.

What services does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook bill to Medicare?

In 2020, Dr. Averbook's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99215).

Where did Dr. Bruce J. Averbook go to medical school?

Dr. Averbook graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1983.

What drugs does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook prescribe most?

In 2020 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Averbook's most prescribed drugs by claims were Tamoxifen Citrate.

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Has Dr. Bruce J. Averbook received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $297 in general payments to Dr. Averbook from 4 companies from 2016 to 2019. The largest total came from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

How long has Dr. Bruce J. Averbook been practicing?

Dr. Averbook graduated from medical school in 1983, 43 years ago.

Does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook do research?

Dmand AI links 22 publications to Dr. Averbook, published from 2011 to 2018. Dr. Averbook has worked on 60 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook publish with?

Dr. Averbook's most frequent co-authors are Mark B. Faries, MD (5 shared papers), Charlotte Eielson Ariyan, MD, PhD (4 shared papers) and Jeffrey M. Farma, MD (4 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Bruce J. Averbook accept?

Dr. Averbook is in network with 2 carriers, including Cigna and CareSource. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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