Quick answers
- Does Nikia L. Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikia L. 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 Nikia L. Bridges see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 467 services for Nikia L. Bridges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikia L. Bridges's NPI number?
- 1417968793. 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 Nikia L. 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 467 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)149 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)116 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)72 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)50 services
- Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words (92555)39 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Osteoporosis25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikia L. Bridges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10801 Lockwood Dr, Suite 360Silver Spring, MD 20901 (301) 593‑5200
- 6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 305Bethesda, MD 20817 (301) 652‑8847
- 818 W Diamond Ave, Suite 120Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 963‑6334
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikia L. Bridges as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Centers for Advanced Ent Care LLC103 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Silver Spring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Silver Spring, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Centers for Advanced Ent Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417968793 |
| 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
- 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