Dr. Charles Bridges

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Charles Bridges, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Boone, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health. Dr. Charles Bridges also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carolinas Physicians Network Inc. Dr. Charles Bridges accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Charles Bridges at 175 Mary St to request Dr. Charles Bridges the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 175 Mary St
Boone, NC 28607-5025


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Charles Bridges
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3577655737
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Charles Bridges attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1306864483
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, April 26, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Charles Bridges

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Charles Bridges has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc


Practice Locations

175 Mary St
Boone, NC 28607-5025
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, June 4, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, April 26, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Charles Bridges [NPI: 1306864483]Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery