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KRISTEN LEIGH BRIDGES M.D.
NPI 1649565748
Surgery in Meridian, ID

Active since June 16, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
66.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
520 S EAGLE RD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642(208) 381-6930(208) 381-6931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kristen Leigh Bridges M.d. NPPES

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

KRISTEN LEIGH BRIDGES M.D. (NPI 1649565748) is an individual surgery provider in Meridian, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (471741) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carthage Area Hospital, Inc, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649565748
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTEN LEIGH BRIDGESCredential: M.D.
Location Address520 S EAGLE RDMeridian, ID 83642-6351
Mailing Address190 E Bannock StBoise, ID 83712-6241
Phone(208) 381-6930
Fax(208) 381-6931
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2025
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1649565748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ID · 471741✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10194200
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
520 S EAGLE RD, Meridian, ID 83642
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1450 Clarkson Avenue, SUNY DownstateBrooklyn, NY 11203-2012 · Phone (718) 270-1000
Location 2714 10th StSecaucus, NJ 07094-2921 · Phone (201) 441-1450

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.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

Kristen Leigh Bridges 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 ID6305181181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200522001465
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Kristen Bridges reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carthage Area Hospital Inc.
2,010 mi
Physical Therapy
32787 US ROUTE 11
Philadelphia, NY 13673
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104234376 (New York)
  • 199 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720299654 (315) 493-1000
Amboy Medical Practice PC
2,157 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
355 BARD AVE
Staten Island, NY 10310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 305 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104692672 (718) 818-1234
Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC
2,165 mi
Multi-Specialty
3007 FARRAGUT ROAD
Brooklyn, NY 11210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083623409 (718) 434-0711
Goldstep Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
2,165 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
3007 FARRAGUT RD FL 5
Brooklyn, NY 11210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 72 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689059222 (718) 253-1582
Optum Medical Care Of New Jersey PC
2,175 mi
Pediatrics
1 DAKOTA DR
New Hyde Park, NY 11042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 417 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578665048 (516) 627-1811

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Carthage Area Hospital, Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Carthage, NY
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number331318
Location1001 West StreetCarthage, NY 13619 · Jefferson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83642 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.77 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $16.44 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

66.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.27
Promoting Interoperability0.55
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.

DR. MAGGIE D. VUTURO MD
Urology (Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery)
520 S EAGLE RD, STE 3112
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-5800
MICHAEL J GRIFFITHS RPH
Pharmacist
520 S EAGLE RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-5255
ROBIN MCGAW HUGHES PT
Physical Therapist
520 S EAGLE RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 381-4757
MRS. AUDREY GYUNG NGUYEN PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
520 S EAGLE RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-1523
MR. BENJAMIN WATSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
520 S EAGLE RD, SUITE 1234
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (661) 332-9138
NICOLE DANIELLE BORCYK OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
520 S EAGLE RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-5000
CRAIG R SPENCER MD
Urology
520 S EAGLE RD, STE 3112
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-5800
TRAVIS G WILLIAMS DO
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
520 S EAGLE RD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Ada County (208) 706-5651

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 Kristen Bridges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Bridges is 1649565748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2011.

Where is Kristen Bridges located?

Kristen Bridges practices at 520 S Eagle Rd, Meridian, ID 83642. The listed phone number is (208) 381-6930.

What is Kristen Bridges's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Kristen Bridges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kristen Bridges's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Bridges reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Carthage Area Hospital Inc. (Philadelphia, NY), Amboy Medical Practice PC (Staten Island, NY), Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC (Brooklyn, NY), Goldstep Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC (Brooklyn, NY) and Optum Medical Care Of New Jersey PC (New Hyde Park, NY). 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 Kristen Bridges's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristen Bridges accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Kristen 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 Kristen Bridges affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristen Bridges is affiliated with Carthage Area Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Bridges was last updated on February 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.