Michael Bridges, MD
NPI 1811999360 · Hospitalist Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bridges, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1811999360).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811999360
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101273960 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,187 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 549 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 262 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 227 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 149 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 51 | 50 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 42 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 33 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 29 | 26 |
| Carvedilol | 23 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 22 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 21 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$194 across 4 records (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
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2024-05-30
- Certified
- 2024-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bridges's NPI number?
- Michael Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811999360, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bridges's specialty?
- Michael Bridges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Bridges located?
- Michael Bridges's practice location on file with NPPES is 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602-9617.
- What is Michael Bridges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bridges is (828) 238-4485.
- Does Michael Bridges accept Medicare?
- Michael Bridges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bridges's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bridges's NPI (1811999360) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.