Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Bridges, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1811999360
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 97.7 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 238-4485
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 30, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #9600463 · Virginia #0101273960
- Medicaid
- NC #8918280
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811999360. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,180
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$116,943
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 563 | 187 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 301 | 148 | $114 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 213 | 203 | $109 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 103 | 102 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$194
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $111.50 | |
| Inari Medical, Inc. | 1 | $29.56 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $27.78 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $24.85 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
170
Patients
142
Total drug cost
$1,426
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | Generic | 42 | 42 | $567 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 27 | $57 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 21 | 13 | $263 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 19 | 19 | $130 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 19 | 12 | $106 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 16 | 15 | $166 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 14 | 14 | $40 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $98 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Bridges's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Bridges practices Hospitalist Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Bridges practice?
Dr. Michael Bridges practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8282384485.
What is Dr. Michael Bridges's NPI?
Dr. Michael Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811999360, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Bridges accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Bridges commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.