Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Ketchikan, Alaska. He attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Peacehealth, Providence Health & Services - Oregon. Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz at 212 Carlanna Lake Rd to request Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 212 Carlanna Lake Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5642
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name C. Bruce Schwartz
Professional Name Carl Bruce Schwartz
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5294743605
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 55 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1740218353
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, September 15, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. C. Bruce Schwartz has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 55 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Peacehealth
  • Providence Health & Services - Oregon


Practice Locations

212 Carlanna Lake Rd
Ketchikan, AK 99901-5642
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, September 26, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, September 15, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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