DR. ARNOLD D. BRIDGES JR. M.D.
NPI 1831131887
Internal Medicine in Oak Ridge, TN

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGE, OAK RIDGE, TN 37830(865) 481-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Arnold D. Bridges Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARNOLD D. BRIDGES JR. M.D. (NPI 1831131887) is an individual internal medicine provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (20234) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831131887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARNOLD D. BRIDGES JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, OAK RIDGEOak Ridge, TN 37830-6976
Mailing AddressPo Box 634706Cincinnati, OH 45263-0001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2007
NPI 1831131887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TN · 20234
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.
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Other Identifiers 8

Other0100531TN · Blue Cross
Other4099831TN · Blue Cross
Medicaid3049753TN
Medicare PIN3049754TN
Medicare PIN3049752TN
Medicaid3049752TN
Medicaid3049754TN
Medicare PIN3049753TN

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

Dr. Arnold D. Bridges Jr. 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 ID6800848276
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050214000558
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
58 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
35 services30 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
22 services22 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440110
Location550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772 · Loudon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37830 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%204 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$16.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$906.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$76.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dietitian, Registered
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE, FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Emergency Medicine
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Internal Medicine
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Dietitian, Registered
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

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 Arnold Bridges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arnold Bridges is 1831131887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Arnold Bridges located?

Arnold Bridges practices at 990 Oak Ridge Tpke Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The listed phone number is (865) 481-1000.

What is Arnold Bridges's specialty?

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

Is Arnold Bridges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arnold 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.

Is Arnold Bridges affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arnold Bridges is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arnold Bridges was last updated on November 30, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.