Dr. Bruce J Brincko
Podiatry in Merrillville, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bruce J Brincko, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospitals Inc, Indiana University Health Starke Hospital, Franciscan St Anthony Health - Crown Point, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Bruce J Brincko also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Affiliated Ankle And Foot Podiatry Clinic, P.c.. Dr. Bruce J Brincko may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (219) 736-2010 to request Dr. Bruce J Brincko the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Bruce J Brincko |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
6800901935 |
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
- Podiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
help Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
Education and Training
- Dr. Bruce J Brincko graduated from medical school in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1487647277
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, August 26, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, June 18, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He does 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.
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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.
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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. Bruce J Brincko
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bruce J Brincko has been primarily specialized in Foot & Ankle Surgery for over 42 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Podiatrist / Foot & Ankle Surgery
| 07000514 | Indiana |
- Podiatrist / Sports Medicine
| 07000514 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Knox, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Crown Point, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Hobart, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Affiliated Ankle And Foot Podiatry Clinic, P.c.
| Affiliated Ankle And Foot Podiatry Clinic, P.c. | 2 |
Practice Locations
244 E 90th Dr
Merrillville, IN 46410-8102
Phone: (219) 736-2010
Fax: (219) 736-2013
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, June 18, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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