Dr Bruce T Vest, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Alton, IL

Dr Bruce T Vest, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Alton, Illinois. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 4411 Alby St, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 474-8052.

Dr Bruce T Vest is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1710910583.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce T Vest, MD
4411 Alby St,
Alton, IL 62002-5916
(618) 474-8052
(618) 474-8054



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce T Vest
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience39 Years
Location4411 Alby St, Alton, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce T Vest attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710910583
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688641855
  • Enrollment ID: I20050817000008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce T Vest such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710910583NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Osf Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, ILHospital
Alton Memorial HospitalAlton, ILHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Bruce T Vest allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982637658
PECOS PAC ID: 3779550934
Enrollment ID: O20050815000013

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce T Vest, MD
4411 Alby St,
Alton, IL 62002-5916

Ph: (618) 474-8052
Dr Bruce T Vest, MD
4411 Alby St,
Alton, IL 62002-5916

Ph: (618) 474-8052

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 618-463-7600    Fax: 618-463-7601
Dr. Michael M Taylor, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4 Memorial Drive, Ste 130b, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-7600    Fax: 618-463-7601
Dr. Aaron Patrick Omotola, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4 Memorial Dr Ste 130b, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: 618-463-7600    Fax: 618-463-7601
John W Stirton, MD
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James E Segrist, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 533 E 3rd St, Alton, IL 62002
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