2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1982696829 MD
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DAVID BRIDGERS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in IRMO, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 457 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$712.45
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD filed 6,450 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in IRMO, South Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

6,450 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAVID BRIDGERS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/17/2005

NPI 1982696829

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,450 137% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7430 COLLEGE ST, IRMO, SC, 29063, with a listed phone of (839) 200-7810. NPI 1982696829 was issued on 08/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIDGERS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,450 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 457 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $800K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7430 COLLEGE ST
IRMO, SC 29063

Provider Details

NPI 1982696829
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/17/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID BRIDGERS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

THREE RIVERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PA
IRMO, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DAVID BRIDGERS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$712

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,450 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

6,450
Total Claims
$800K
Total Drug Cost
457
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,656
Total Day Supply
461,689
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$660K
Generic Drug Cost
$138K
Opioid Claims
81 (1.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 180, 75-84: 197, 85+: 59

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DAVID BRIDGERS, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
364
Levothyroxine Sodium
289
Amlodipine Besylate
254
Omeprazole
202
Lisinopril
201
Rosuvastatin Calcium
201
Alprazolam
183
Metformin Hcl
156
Metoprolol Succinate
141
Losartan Potassium
128

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID BRIDGERS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's 6,450 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BRIDGERS.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's specialty?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in IRMO, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID BRIDGERS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID BRIDGERS, MD wrote 6,450 Medicare Part D claims totaling $800K in drug costs for 457 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID BRIDGERS, MD located?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD is located at 7430 COLLEGE ST, IRMO, SC, 29063. Phone: (839) 200-7810.
What is DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's NPI number?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982696829, issued on 08/17/2005.
Does DAVID BRIDGERS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $660K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID BRIDGERS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID BRIDGERS, MD had 81 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID BRIDGERS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID BRIDGERS, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,450 Part D claims and 457 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's credentials?
DAVID BRIDGERS, MD's NPI is 1982696829 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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