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DR. JOEL L BRIDGEWATER M.D.
NPI 1407944796
Emergency Medicine in Muscle Shoals, AL

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1110 E 6TH ST STE D, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661(256) 397-8842 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joel L Bridgewater M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOEL L BRIDGEWATER M.D. (NPI 1407944796) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.32800) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Muscle Shoals, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407944796
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOEL L BRIDGEWATERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1110 E 6TH ST STE DMuscle Shoals, AL 35661-3957
Mailing Address1110 E 6th St Ste DMuscle Shoals, AL 35661-3957 · (256) 397-8842
Phone(256) 397-8842
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1407944796 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.32800
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License LL27993 (SC)
1110 E 6TH ST STE D, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11707 BrentwoodMuscle Shoals, AL 35661-4747 · Phone (303) 815-4133

Other Identifiers 3

Other102I935745AL · Medicare
Medicaid156039AL
MedicaidP01309083MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joel L Bridgewater M.d. 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 ID6507092376
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131127000225
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joel Bridgewater reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwest Alabama Emergency Medicine LLC
6.0 mi
Emergency Medicine
1701 VETERANS DR
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639692767 (256) 629-1000
App Of Alabama Ed PLLC
22 mi
Emergency Medicine
15155 HIGHWAY 43
Russellville, AL 35653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 286 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659646040 (256) 332-1611
Lakeland Physicians LLC
36 mi
Family Medicine
42030 HIGHWAY 195, STE A
Haleyville, AL 35565
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851780951 (205) 485-7243
Coffee County Physician Group PC
98 mi
Emergency Medicine
481 INTERSTATE DR
Manchester, TN 37355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437164878 (931) 728-6354
Emergency Services Of Mobile PC
282 mi
Emergency Medicine
5 MOBILE INFIRMARY CIR
Mobile, AL 36607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 56 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013269802 (251) 435-2400
Correct Care, Inc.
333 mi
Emergency Medicine
229 SAINT JOHN LN
Covington, LA 70433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215987441 (985) 773-1847

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
127 services114 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
73 services69 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
47 services47 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
14 services14 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35661 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 4

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

MR. RUSSELL RILEY BIEN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1110 E 6TH ST STE D
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 397-8842
TONIA M LONG C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1110 E 6TH ST STE D
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 397-8842
VALLEY MEDICAL AND URGENT CARE, LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1110 E 6TH ST STE D
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 397-8842
SHOAL'S FAMILY PRACTICE-URGENT CARE LLC
Family Medicine
1110 E 6TH ST STE D
MUSCLE SHOALS, AL 35661
Colbert County (256) 397-8842

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 Joel Bridgewater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joel Bridgewater is 1407944796. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Joel Bridgewater located?

Joel Bridgewater practices at 1110 E 6th St Ste D, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. The listed phone number is (256) 397-8842.

What is Joel Bridgewater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joel Bridgewater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joel 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 organizations bill Medicare for Joel Bridgewater's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joel Bridgewater reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Northwest Alabama Emergency Medicine LLC (Florence, AL), App Of Alabama Ed PLLC (Russellville, AL), Lakeland Physicians LLC (Haleyville, AL), Coffee County Physician Group PC (Manchester, TN), Emergency Services Of Mobile PC (Mobile, AL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Joel Bridgewater's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joel Bridgewater accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Joel 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 Joel Bridgewater was last updated on April 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.