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Ophthalmology

William Z. Bridges, MD

Works at hospitals in Asheville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. William Z. Bridges, MD is an ophthalmologist at 21 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. Phone: (828) 258-1586. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William Z. Bridges had 1,840 Original Medicare patients and 103,791 services. NPI 1245214410. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William Z. Bridges, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William Z. Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William Z. 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 William Z. Bridges see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,840 Original Medicare patients and 103,791 services for William Z. Bridges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William Z. Bridges's NPI number?
1245214410. 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 William Z. 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 patients1,840
Services billed to Medicare103,791
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)86,700 services
  2. Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)3,752 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)3,020 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)2,596 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)2,213 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%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where William Z. Bridges works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William Z. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where William Z. Bridges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William Z. Bridges as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Asheville Eye Associates PLLC23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Asheville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Asheville Eye Associates PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEmory University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245214410
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians