2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1457791188 D.P.M.
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EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas. 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
456
Medicare Part D claims · 181 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$517.23
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 456 claims across 181 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $517.23 across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 456 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2013

NPI 1457791188

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

456 50% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1457791188. 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.

EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 119 E EDGEWOOD DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX, 77546, with a listed phone of (281) 996-9546. NPI 1457791188 was issued on 06/26/2013. 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 456 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 181 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

119 E EDGEWOOD DR
FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546

Provider Details

NPI 1457791188
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. 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.

CLS HEALTH PLLC
FRIENDSWOOD, TX

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 EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$517

Largest payer

Trilliant Surgical 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.. To verify EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 456 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.

456
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
181
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
650
Total Day Supply
15,129
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
41 (9.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
79

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 62, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
120
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
51
Meloxicam
30
Methylprednisolone
30
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
29
Promethazine Hcl
20
Pregabalin
16
Colchicine
15
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
12
Mupirocin
11

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

Podiatrist Overview

How EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s 456 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s specialty?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. wrote 456 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 181 beneficiaries.
What is EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s Medicare quality score?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. located?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. is located at 119 E EDGEWOOD DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX, 77546. Phone: (281) 996-9546.
What is EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457791188, issued on 06/26/2013.
Does EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.0%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 456 Part D claims and 181 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s credentials?
EVAN BRIDGES, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1457791188 with credentials D.P.M.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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