James Bridges, DO
NPI 1952366569 · Anesthesiology Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bridges, DO is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1952366569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952366569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DO-345 (AL)
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 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
220 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 44 | $58 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 34 | $54 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 29 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 26 | $55 |
| Anesthesia for Placement Or Revision of Blood Flow Shunt01844 | 17 | $107 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 16 | $126 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 68 | 19 |
| Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pfbrand: Shingrix | 43 | 30 |
| Fentanyl | 35 | — |
| Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pfbrand: Arexvy | 33 | 33 |
| Diphth,pertuss(acell),tet Vacbrand: Boostrix Tdap | 21 | 21 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 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
- 2006-04-18
- Last updated
- 2016-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bridges's NPI number?
- James Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952366569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bridges's specialty?
- James Bridges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bridges located?
- James Bridges's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801-5452.
- What is James Bridges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bridges is (334) 887-1826.
- Does James Bridges accept Medicare?
- James Bridges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bridges's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bridges's NPI (1952366569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.