Quick answers
- Does Bridget P. Early accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bridget P. Early 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 Bridget P. Early see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 352 services for Bridget P. Early. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bridget P. Early's NPI number?
- 1710968201. 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 Bridget P. Early, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 352 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)106 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)67 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)65 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 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 pressure70%
- High cholesterol65%
- Arthritis61%
- Anxiety61%
- Depression52%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bridget P. Early is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2100 E Broadway, Suite 108Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 657‑7330
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Addiction Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710968201 |
| 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