Dr. John L Brusch

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 55+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. John L Brusch, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1969, having over 55 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cambridge Health Alliance, Mount Auburn Hospital. Dr. John L Brusch also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cambridge Public Health Commission. Dr. John L Brusch accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 661-1800 to request Dr. John L Brusch the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1493 Cambridge St
Cahill Building Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge, MA 02139-1099

Phone 1: (617) 661-1800
Phone 2: (617) 665-1000

Fax: (617) 661-7416
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name John L Brusch
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5799716775
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Infectious Disease

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. John L Brusch attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1969.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639138449
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 2, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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. John L Brusch

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. John L Brusch has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 55 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Cambridge Public Health Commission


Practice Locations

1493 Cambridge St
Cahill Building Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge, MA 02139-1099

Phone: (617) 661-1800
Phone 2: (617) 665-1000
Fax: (617) 661-7416
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, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, February 2, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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