Bruce Stewart Bashline, DO
Bruce Stewart Bashline, DO has been part of the Middletown medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6877dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1100 Spring Garden Dr, Middletown, PA 17057
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.64%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
3.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,125
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$716 received from industry
41 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bruce Stewart Bashline's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.37 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1980)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Bruce Stewart Bashline
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Stewart Bashline for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Middletown required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce Stewart Bashline
NPI records show Dr. Bashline as active with telehealth listed in Middletown, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 985-9091.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bruce Stewart Bashline
Practice Location
1100 Spring Garden Dr, Middletown, PA 17057
Mailing Address
1100 Spring Garden Dr, Middletown, PA 17057
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