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Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine and Adult Critical Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2008)

Professional interests include: airway management, cardiac arrest , resuscitation

640 Jackson Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(952) 967-7977

Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN specializing in emergency medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD is affiliated with Regions Hospital.

Office Locations

640 Jackson Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(952) 967-7977

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640 Jackson Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“As Charles Bruen, an emergency critical-care doctor who joined the mobile team, explains, "Where the training really becomes necessary is the thousands of microskills that have to be done exactly...”—"The Race to Reinvent CPR (Published 2024)", New York Times, March 2024

“And far too often, says Dr. Charles Bruen, a cardiovascular intensive care specialist, "the front line is failing...”—"'The front line is failing us': Regions ICU handles severe COVID cases", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, November 2020

“Charles A. Bruen, a critical care and emergency physician at Regions Hospital in Minnesota, where a Phase 2 clinical study was set to take place, added in a statement that "there is a dire need for...”—"Local resident oversees potential COVID-19 pneumonia treatment", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

emergency room care

By Affordability:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for emergency care, emergency room (ER) care, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	89

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2013 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	45

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2014 were emergency care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
emergency care	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2015 were emergency care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	15
emergency care	119
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	34
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2016 were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	16
emergency care	233
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	63
Hispanic	13
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	19
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2017 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	235
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	71
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	30
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2018 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	170
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	25
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2019 were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
emergency care	161
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	58
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	27
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2020 were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
emergency care	77
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	22
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2021 were emergency care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	55
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN during 2022 were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	14
emergency care	60
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	17
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Saint Paul, MN were emergency care, hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

cardiac procedures	14
catheterization	13
emergency care	121
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	129
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	17
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	49

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	16
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2008. He completed residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2008)

Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regions Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Charles Alan Bruen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Advanced Circulatory Systems Inc.	$350 $350
Teleflex LLC	$138 Arrow $138
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$103 NOVALUNG SYSTEM $103
MAQUET Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.	$47 CARDIOHELP $47
Stryker Corporation	$30 LIFEPAK 15 MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR $30

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$350
Food and Beverage	$317

Biography

Dr. Charles Bruen's areas of specialization are adult critical care and emergency medicine; he sees patients in Saint Paul, MN. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Bruen include resuscitation, cardiac arrest, and airway management. After attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Bruen completed his residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center. His distinctions include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors Rising Stars 2020 Edition and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors Rising Stars 2019 Edition. He is affiliated with Regions Hospital. Dr. Bruen has an open panel in Saint Paul, MN according to HealthPartners.