JOSHUA CURTIS BRIDGEWATER MD
NPI 1760120372
Internal Medicine in Charleston, SC

Active since May 24, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-2731 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2025, May 24, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Joshua Curtis Bridgewater Md NPPES

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

JOSHUA CURTIS BRIDGEWATER MD (NPI 1760120372) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (87823) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760120372
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOSHUA CURTIS BRIDGEWATERCredential: MD
Location Address171 ASHLEY AVECharleston, SC 29425-8905
Mailing AddressPo Box 751461Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2025
NPI 1760120372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in SC · 87823
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
171 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425

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

Joshua Curtis 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 ID3375911167
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250528000243
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420065
Location2095 Henry Tecklenburg DriveCharleston, SC 29414 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roper Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420087
Location316 Calhoun StCharleston, SC 29401 · Charleston County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 20

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

Allergy & Immunology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Social Worker
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Radiology (Pediatric Radiology)
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Nurse Practitioner
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Ophthalmology
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

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 Joshua Bridgewater's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Bridgewater is 1760120372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2022.

Where is Joshua Bridgewater located?

Joshua Bridgewater practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-2731.

What is Joshua Bridgewater's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Joshua Bridgewater enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joshua 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.

What insurance does Joshua Bridgewater accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Joshua 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.

Is Joshua Bridgewater affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joshua Bridgewater is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital and Roper Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Bridgewater was last updated on May 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.