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DR. RICHARD LEON BRIDGEWATER MD
NPI 1326143017
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Miramar, FL

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 201, MIRAMAR, FL 33029(954) 636-8888(954) 671-0070 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Feb 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Richard Leon Bridgewater Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RICHARD LEON BRIDGEWATER MD (NPI 1326143017) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Miramar, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME63506) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326143017
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD LEON BRIDGEWATERCredential: MD
Location Address1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 201Miramar, FL 33029-5593
Mailing Address3071 Nw 70th TerMiami, FL 33147-6740 · (954) 671-0111 · Fax (954) 671-0070
Phone(954) 636-8888
Fax(954) 671-0070
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1326143017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME63506
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1951 SW 172ND AVE, Miramar, FL 33029
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 22 Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Leon Bridgewater Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3678813409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190314000724
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Bridgewater reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vitalmd Group Holding LLC
20 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3225 AVIATION AVE, SUITE #700
Miami, FL 33133
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 716 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871572032 (305) 273-4641

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33029 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.00 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $18.25 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ALEJANDRA CAROLINA VIVAS M.D.
Dermatology
1951 SW 172ND AVE, 416
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 447-3200
MRS. SUSAN M MCGINNESS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 309
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 447-2704
MADELAINE PLUTIN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
1951 SW 172ND AVE
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 507-4494
DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA LLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 203
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 499-2505
ALBERTO RAFAEL IGLESIAS VERGARA MD
Surgery
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE 408
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 538-5470
LOCATEL SUNNY ISLES LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1951 SW 172ND AVE, SUITE #107
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 392-8000
JORGE ALBERTO URDANETA AQUI LM
Midwife
1951 SW 172ND AVE
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 430-7777
DR. JOSE ARTURO HERNANDEZ-ROBLES M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
1951 SW 172ND AVE, STE 309
MIRAMAR, FL 33029
Broward County (954) 499-4352

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Bridgewater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Bridgewater is 1326143017. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is Richard Bridgewater located?

Richard Bridgewater practices at 1951 SW 172nd Ave Suite 201, Miramar, FL 33029. The listed phone number is (954) 636-8888.

What is Richard Bridgewater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Richard Bridgewater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Bridgewater is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Bridgewater's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Bridgewater reassigns Medicare benefits to Vitalmd Group Holding LLC (Miami, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Bridgewater's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Bridgewater accept?

Health plans from 22 Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Molina Healthcare and 2 other insurers list Richard Bridgewater as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Bridgewater was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.