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Dr. Mark Bruce, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Groesbeck, TX

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bruce, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Groesbeck, TX?

    Dr. Mark Bruce, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Groesbeck, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Bruce completed his residency at St Louis Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Bruce is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bruce’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bruce’s office.

    Where did Dr. Bruce go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    What languages does Dr. Bruce speak?

    Dr. Bruce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bruce typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bruce diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bruce. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bruce typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Bruce may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bruce's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bruce accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bruce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bruce accept in Groesbeck, TX?

    Dr. Bruce in Groesbeck, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bruce's office located?

    Dr. Mark Bruce's Primary Practice

    204 W Trinity St # A

    Groesbeck, TX 76642

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    Emergency Department

    1551 Highway 34 S

    Terrell, TX 75160

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    What is Dr. Bruce's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bruce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669416871.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bruce?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bruce

    What is Dr. Mark Bruce's specialty?

    Dr. Bruce is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Groesbeck, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Mark Bruce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bruce is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Hendrick Medical Center, Ascension Providence Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Mark Bruce accepting new patients in Groesbeck, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Bruce is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Bruce offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bruce's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Bruce?

    Please contact Dr. Bruce's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bruce's office located?

    Dr. Bruce's offices are located in Groesbeck, TX and Terrell, TX.