Joel Bridgewater, M.D.
NPI 1407944796 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Muscle Shoals, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Bridgewater, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Muscle Shoals, AL (NPI 1407944796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407944796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL27993 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
272 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 127 | $110 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 73 | $159 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 47 | $65 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 14 | $193 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 11 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$193 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 75 | 70 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 67 | 65 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 57 | 53 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 50 | 47 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 39 |
| Azithromycin | 38 | 35 |
| Prednisone | 31 | 30 |
| Ibuprofen | 28 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1707 BrentwoodMuscle Shoals, AL 35661-4747Phone: (303) 815-4133
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2021-04-07
- Certified
- 2021-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Bridgewater's NPI number?
- Joel Bridgewater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407944796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Bridgewater's specialty?
- Joel Bridgewater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Bridgewater located?
- Joel Bridgewater's practice location on file with NPPES is 1110 E 6th St Ste D, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-3957.
- What is Joel Bridgewater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Bridgewater is (256) 397-8842.
- Does Joel Bridgewater accept Medicare?
- Joel Bridgewater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Bridgewater's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Bridgewater's NPI (1407944796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.