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MR. STEPHEN BURNEY BRIDGERS MD
NPI 1922197136
Family Medicine in Clarkton, NC

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9858 N WR LATHAM DR, CLARKTON, NC 28433(910) 647-1503(910) 647-1505 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2026, Jun 18, 2025, Oct 26, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Stephen Burney Bridgers Md NPPES

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

MR. STEPHEN BURNEY BRIDGERS MD (NPI 1922197136) is an individual family medicine provider in Clarkton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (30542) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922197136
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. STEPHEN BURNEY BRIDGERSCredential: MD
Location Address9858 N WR LATHAM DRClarkton, NC 28433-9341
Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 220Morrisville, NC 27560-5490 · (984) 215-4110
Phone(910) 647-1503
Fax(910) 647-1505
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1922197136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 30542
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
9858 N WR LATHAM DR, Clarkton, NC 28433
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid8918334NC
Other18334NC · Bcbsnc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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

Mr. Stephen Burney Bridgers 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 ID3274619960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080320000313
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Stephen Bridgers reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bladen Healthcare LLC
Same address
Rural Health
9858 N WR LATHAM DR
Clarkton, NC 28433
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043759335 (910) 862-1217
Southeastern Regional Physician Services
12 mi
Clinic/Center
117 E MAIN ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 122 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851950562 (910) 207-6440

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 2

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.

Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179
This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.
27 services13 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
21 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340028
Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340050
Location300 W 27 St PO Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359 · Robeson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Acute Care Hospitals · Whiteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340068
Location500 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472 · Columbus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Elizabethtown, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341315
Location501 South Poplar StreetElizabethtown, NC 28337 · Bladen County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28433 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
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers41 claims114 services$6.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
5 suppliers13 claims21 services$1.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
6 suppliers23 claims23 services$197.81 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 2

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

BLADEN HEALTHCARE LLC
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
9858 N WR LATHAM DR
CLARKTON, NC 28433
Bladen County (910) 862-1217
ALLISON M. PRIEST FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
9858 N WR LATHAM DR
CLARKTON, NC 28433
Bladen County (910) 647-1503

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 Stephen Bridgers's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Bridgers is 1922197136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Stephen Bridgers located?

Stephen Bridgers practices at 9858 N Wr Latham Dr, Clarkton, NC 28433. The listed phone number is (910) 647-1503.

What is Stephen Bridgers's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Stephen Bridgers enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Bridgers 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 Stephen Bridgers's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Bridgers reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bladen Healthcare LLC (Clarkton, NC) and Southeastern Regional Physician Services (Whiteville, NC). 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 Stephen Bridgers's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Bridgers accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Stephen Bridgers 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 Stephen Bridgers affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Bridgers is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Columbus Regional Healthcare System and Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Bridgers was last updated on March 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.