MELISSA RICKER BRIDGES PA
NPI 1588088595
Physician Assistant in Winston Salem, NC

Active since February 11, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-4649(336) 716-9916 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 9, 2025, May 9, 2023, Mar 13, 2023 and 49 more (52 updates tracked since 2018).

About Melissa Ricker Bridges Pa NPPES

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

MELISSA RICKER BRIDGES PA (NPI 1588088595) is an individual physician assistant in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (0010-04840) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588088595
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA RICKER BRIDGESCredential: PA
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-4649 · Fax (336) 716-9916
Fax(336) 716-9916
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateFebruary 11, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 202552 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 9, 2025
NPI 1588088595 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in NC · 0010-04840
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa Ashley Ricker Pa-c

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1920 Church St NConcord, NC 28025-2927 · Phone (704) 403-1311
Location 21237 Harding Pl, Ste 3200Charlotte, NC 28204 · Phone (704) 355-5375
Location 31350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207-2134 · Phone (704) 446-4490
Location 4500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352-5501 · Phone (910) 291-6904

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melissa Ricker Bridges Pa 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 ID2769600857
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140903000871
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Scotland Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurinburg, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340008
Location500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 · Scotland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

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 Melissa Bridges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bridges is 1588088595. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 11, 2014. The provider is also known as Melissa Ashley Ricker Pa-C.

Where is Melissa Bridges located?

Melissa Bridges practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-4649.

What is Melissa Bridges's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Bridges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Bridges 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.

What insurance does Melissa Bridges accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, InStil Health, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Melissa Bridges 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.

Is Melissa Bridges affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Bridges is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital and Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Bridges was last updated on January 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.