Debora Santos Bruno, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Debora Santos Bruno is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Hastings, NE with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(402) 460-5899Hastings, NE
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NE can see Debora Santos Bruno, M.D. in person in Hastings or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 29+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Hastings area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in Nebraska
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 24 Internal Medicine providers in NESee all Internal Medicine in Hastings29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6457dNPPES updated 2008-09-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

815 N Kansas Ave Suite 100, Hastings, NE 68901-4470

Fax: (402) 460-5619
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Nebraska.

MIPS Score

2023

79.48/100

Nebraska avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Nebraska

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.42%

Nebraska avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

5.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

73.4%

Nebraska avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

105

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

92

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

609

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.87M

Percentile rankings compared against 123 reporting peers in Nebraska.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Cancer
Higher than avg (+54%)75%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
COPD
Higher than avg (+37%)57%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$14.5k received from industry

16 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Debora Santos Bruno's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in HastingsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

702 W 35th St, Hastings, NE 68901-7385

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Debora Santos Bruno

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Debora Santos Bruno for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Hastings 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 Debora Santos Bruno

NPI records show Dr. Bruno as active with telehealth listed in Hastings, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 460-5899.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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