2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1518581974 PA
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ERIN BRIDGES, PA

Hospitalist Physician in SHELBY, North 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
380
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIN BRIDGES, PA is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SHELBY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 380 claims across 146 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIN BRIDGES, PA filed 380 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SHELBY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIN BRIDGES, PA 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).

ERIN BRIDGES, PA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2020

NPI 1518581974

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

380 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Hospitalist Physician share within North Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

ERIN BRIDGES, PA is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in SHELBY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1518581974. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIN BRIDGES, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding PA credentials at 201 E GROVER ST, SHELBY, NC, 28150, with a listed phone of (980) 487-3678. NPI 1518581974 was issued on 06/02/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BRIDGES 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 380 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $26K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150

Provider Details

NPI 1518581974
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials PA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIN BRIDGES, PA 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.

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC
CHARLOTTE, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIN BRIDGES, PA — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 380 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.

380
Total Claims
$26K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
559
Total Day Supply
14,173
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
14 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.22
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 55, 75-84: 48, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
28
Amlodipine Besylate
25
Lisinopril
12
Metoprolol Tartrate
12
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How ERIN BRIDGES, PA fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIN BRIDGES, PA's 380 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIN BRIDGES, PA's specialty?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in SHELBY, North Carolina. Credentials: PA.
How much does ERIN BRIDGES, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIN BRIDGES, PA wrote 380 Medicare Part D claims totaling $26K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIN BRIDGES, PA located?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA is located at 201 E GROVER ST, SHELBY, NC, 28150. Phone: (980) 487-3678.
What is ERIN BRIDGES, PA's NPI number?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518581974, issued on 06/02/2020.
Does ERIN BRIDGES, PA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does ERIN BRIDGES, PA prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERIN BRIDGES, PA had 14 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIN BRIDGES, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIN BRIDGES, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIN BRIDGES, PA accept Medicare?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 380 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIN BRIDGES, PA's credentials?
ERIN BRIDGES, PA's NPI is 1518581974 with credentials PA. 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.

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

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