Kevin John Bruen, M.D.

Vascular Surgery

Surgery

Kevin John Bruen is a Vascular Surgery specialist based in Billings, MT with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(406) 238-6820Billings, MT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Kevin John Bruen, M.D. has practiced surgery for 24+ years, working in group practice. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Montana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 7 Surgery providers in MTSee all Surgery in Billings24+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 4274dNPPES updated 2014-09-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Montana Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2900 12th Ave N Suite 400e, Billings, MT 59101-7506

Fax: (406) 238-6838
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.7%

Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Montana

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

Medicare Patients

514

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

83

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

378

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $25k

Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+6%)28%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

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

$366 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kevin John Bruen's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryVascular Surgery in BillingsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Taxonomy: 2086S0129X

Education & Training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With Kevin John Bruen

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin John Bruen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Billings 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 Kevin John Bruen

NPI records show Dr. Bruen as active with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 238-6820.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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