Quick answers
- Does Melissa R. Bridges accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa R. 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 Melissa R. Bridges see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 31 services for Melissa R. Bridges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa R. Bridges's NPI number?
- 1588088595. 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 Melissa R. 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)16 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%
- Heart failure56%
- Atrial fibrillation56%
- Diabetes52%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa R. Bridges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
- 10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 (704) 667‑1000
- 1090 NE Gateway Ct NEConcord, NC 28025 (704) 403‑1311
- 1350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207 (704) 355‑7328
- 1370 W D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659 (336) 651‑8760
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa R. Bridges as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences2,645 clinicians in the group
- Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group
- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority601 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University |
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588088595 |
| 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