Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Bradford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Bradford 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 Charles R. Bradford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 462 Original Medicare patients and 14,301 services for Charles R. Bradford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Bradford's NPI number?
- 1427085133. 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 Charles R. Bradford, 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 | 462 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,301 |
| Different services or procedures | 107 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)2,376 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)1,310 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)1,132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,111 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)1,059 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Charles R. Bradford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles R. Bradford 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.
- Highlands Medical CenterScottsboro, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010061
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Bradford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 508 Harley St, Suite DScottsboro, AL 35768 (256) 259‑0734
- 510 E Laurel St, Fl 2Scottsboro, AL 35768 (256) 259‑0734
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Bradford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bradford Family Healthcare PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Scottsboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Scottsboro, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bradford Family Healthcare PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 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) | 1427085133 |
| 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