Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Bridges, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hot Springs, AR

  • NPI 1821037060
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Mercy Ln Ste 506
Hot Springs, AR 719136462
(501) 622-6500
fax (501) 622-6575
Mailing address
Po Box 21850
Hot Springs, AR 719031850

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 5, 2020
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arkansas #E-3453 · Tennessee #37615
Medicaid
CO #1821037060

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821037060. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,769
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$102,792
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 402 239 $91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 391 228 $74
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 351 225 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 284 203 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 284 202 $8
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 236 236 $56
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 148 82 $9
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 98 92 $13
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 95 82 $16
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 76 11 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,136
Transactions
81
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 11 $219.57
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 19 $212.10
ABBVIE INC. 14 $158.33
PFIZER INC. 14 $154.91
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5 $86.99
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $61.99
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 3 $60.05
Dexcom, Inc. 3 $54.74
Amgen Inc. 3 $50.05
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $33.68
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $15.93
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) 1 $14.56
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $13.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,136

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,089
Patients
1,128
Total drug cost
$61,510
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 452 133 $7,306
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 416 117 $6,352
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 335 79 $8,998
Omeprazole Generic 320 93 $5,082
Gabapentin Generic 315 87 $8,389
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 286 89 $2,454
Lisinopril Generic 270 80 $2,613
Alprazolam Generic 260 47 $1,629
Trazodone Hcl Generic 255 70 $2,452
Furosemide Generic 229 67 $1,303

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Bridges's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bridges practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hot Springs, AR.
Where does Dr. James Bridges practice?
Dr. James Bridges practices at 1 Mercy Ln Ste 506, Hot Springs, AR 719136462. Office phone: 5016226500.
What is Dr. James Bridges's NPI?
Dr. James Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821037060, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Bridges accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Bridges commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.