Quick answers
- Does James K. Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James K. Bridges accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James K. Bridges see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 18,777 services for James K. Bridges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James K. Bridges's NPI number?
- 1205065554. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James K. Bridges, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 458 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,777 |
| Different services or procedures | 68 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)1,885 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)1,648 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)1,111 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,069 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)897 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis69%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where James K. Bridges works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James K. Bridges at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Merit Health MadisonCanton, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250038
- Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250102
- Mississippi Methodist Rehab CenterJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 250152
- St Dominic-Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250048
Practice locations
Addresses where James K. Bridges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 920 Ebenezer Blvd, Suite AMadison, MS 39110 (769) 200‑1600
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Madison
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Madison, MS — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205065554 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians