Carol Bridges, O.D.
NPI 1245246628 · Optometrist · Shelby, NC
Carol Bridges, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1245246628).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245246628
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1435 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
545 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 224 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 34 | $59 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 25 | $33 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 17 | $83 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 207 | 113 |
| Latanoprost | 180 | 59 |
| Timolol Maleate | 67 | 18 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 49 | 39 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 41 | 14 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 40 | 35 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 22 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2008-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carol Bridges's NPI number?
- Carol Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245246628, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carol Bridges's specialty?
- Carol Bridges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Carol Bridges located?
- Carol Bridges's practice location on file with NPPES is 1622 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150-4939.
- What is Carol Bridges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carol Bridges is (704) 482-2020.
- Is Carol Bridges's NPI active?
- Yes — Carol Bridges's NPI (1245246628) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.