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Dr. Stephen Don Bruns, MD
NPI1275564452
- Medicare services, 2020
- 72
- Part D claims, 2019
- 44
- Publications
- 4
- Industry payments
- $1,337
- Affiliated sites
- 2
- Practice address
- 9322 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145
- Practice phone
- Call (615) 355-3451
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Muskogee VAMC
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Dr. Stephen Don Bruns is a general surgeon in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Bruns practices at Muskogee VAMC in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Dr. Bruns' NPI, 1275564452, was assigned on July 5, 2006. Dr. Bruns graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Bruns holds Oklahoma license 20793.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1275564452NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- July 5, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (615) 355-3451
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Medical school graduation
- 1997
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns practices at Muskogee VAMC in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Bruns' primary practice is Muskogee VAMC, at 9322 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145 in Tulsa County. The practice phone is (615) 355-3451.
- Muskogee VAMC9322 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145 · Tulsa CountyPhone(615) 355-3451
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Bruns' primary practice is Muskogee VAMC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bruns to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.
Muskogee VAMCPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Stephen Don Bruns' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bruns practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Muskogee VAMC | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Stephen Don Bruns is one of 316 general surgeons in Oklahoma
Surgery is Dr. Bruns' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Bruns is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Bruns is licensed in Oklahoma.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, OklahomaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns billed Medicare for 72 services in 2020
CMS data shows 72 Medicare services from Dr. Bruns across 3 procedure codes in 2020. Medicare paid $3,801 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 202072
Paid by Medicare$3,801
Procedure codes3
Dr. Bruns' Medicare services by type, 2019 to 2020
- 2019
- 2020
- Office and hospital visits
- 2019: 5202020: 4991%
- Imaging
- 2019: 952020: 2376%
- Surgery
- 2019: 382020: 0100%
Dr. Bruns compared with the Oklahoma median for general surgeons, 2020
- Dr. Bruns
- Oklahoma median
- Medicare services
- 72vs 19062% below
- Part D claims
- 44vs 6128% below
Medians across 312 general surgeons in Oklahoma with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Bruns' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2020
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. Stephen Don Bruns' patients have a median age of 79
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bruns' median patient age at 79, with 67% women.
Dr. Bruns' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 79
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women67%
- Men33%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2019
In 2019, Dr. Bruns wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $212 in total drug cost. In 2018, CMS named 40 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 201944
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$212
Dr. Bruns' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2019
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, 2018 to 2019
- 2018
- 2019
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2018: 402019: 4410%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2019, 1 in 2018.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Stephen Don Bruns has 4 publications on record
Dmand AI links 4 papers to Dr. Bruns in 2014. Dr. Bruns' most frequent co-authors are Brian R. Davis, MD and Sabha Ganai, FACS, MD, MPH, PhD.
Papers4
Dr. Bruns' most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Bruns
J Okla State Med Assoc
Lymph NodesMelanomaSentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
J Am Coll Surg
Anastomosis, SurgicalArteriovenous Shunt, SurgicalKidney Failure, Chronic
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns received $1,337 in industry payments from 2016 to 2020
CMS Open Payments shows 34 general payments to Dr. Bruns from 10 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2020. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 53% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $738.
General payments to Dr. Bruns by program year, 2016 to 2020
General payments to Dr. Bruns by kind, 2016 to 2020
$1.3Kin total
- Food and beverage$71253%
- Travel and lodging$62447%
Companies that paid Dr. Bruns the most, 2016 to 2020
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns has 2 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Bruns, most recently ACS Fellow in 2011.
Awards and honors for Dr. Bruns
- 2011
- ACS Fellow
- Undated
- CMS Stage 1 2012
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns graduated from OU College of Medicine
Dr. Bruns graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Bruns is a member of ACS, ASBS, SSAT, SAGES and SLS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Bruns is in network with 1 carrier, including AR State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- AR State Medicaid
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Stephen Don Bruns'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 | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation 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 Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (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 |
| 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. Stephen Don Bruns' NPI number?
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns' NPI number is 1275564452. It was assigned on July 5, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Stephen Don Bruns?
Dr. Stephen Don Bruns is a general surgeon in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns practice?
Dr. Bruns practices at 9322 E 41st St, Tulsa, OK 74145. Dr. Bruns' primary practice is Muskogee VAMC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bruns to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Stephen Don Bruns' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Bruns is (615) 355-3451.
What is Dr. Stephen Don Bruns' medical license number?
Dr. Bruns holds Oklahoma license 20793.
Does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bruns billed Medicare for 72 services in 2020.
Is Dr. Stephen Don Bruns board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bruns is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
What services does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns bill to Medicare?
In 2020, Dr. Bruns' most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), ultrasound (76536) and office visit, new patient (99204).
Where did Dr. Stephen Don Bruns go to medical school?
Dr. Bruns graduated from OU College of Medicine in 1997.
What drugs does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns prescribe most?
In 2019 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bruns' most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
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Has Dr. Stephen Don Bruns received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,337 in general payments to Dr. Bruns from 10 companies from 2016 to 2020. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Stephen Don Bruns been practicing?
Dr. Bruns graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.
Does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns do research?
Dmand AI links 4 publications to Dr. Bruns.
Who does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns publish with?
Dr. Bruns' most frequent co-authors are Brian R. Davis, MD (1 shared paper) and Sabha Ganai, FACS, MD, MPH, PhD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Stephen Don Bruns accept?
Dr. Bruns is in network with 1 carrier, including AR State Medicaid. Medicaid plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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