Duane E Bridges, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Duane E Bridges is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Hawthorne, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Duane E Bridges, M.D. is a long-established clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialist in Hawthorne. Trained at Morehouse School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5904dNPPES updated 2010-03-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd #400, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202347.8/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.67%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
4.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
321
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $355k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.2k received from industry
63 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Duane E Bridges's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Morehouse School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
Morehouse School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190319
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Duane E Bridges
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Duane E Bridges for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Hawthorne required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Duane E Bridges
Dr. Bridges is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hawthorne, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 973-0600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Duane E Bridges
Practice Location
11633 Hawthorne Blvd #400, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
Mailing Address
11633 Hawthorne Blvd #400, Hawthorne, CA 90250-2321
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