Heather Linn Bridges, MD
Heather Linn Bridges, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Harrison, AR in group practice. Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 80dNPPES updated 2026-02-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1401 Highway 62 65 N Ste 200, Harrison, AR 72601-1701
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.82%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
144
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
218
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,021
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $78k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$262 received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Heather Linn Bridges's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 15, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
Po Box 802843, Kansas City, MO 64180-2843
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144028
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Heather Linn Bridges
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather Linn Bridges for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Harrison 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 Heather Linn Bridges
NPI records show Dr. Bridges as active with telehealth listed in Harrison, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (870) 743-9744.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather Linn Bridges
Practice Location
1401 Highway 62 65 N Ste 200, Harrison, AR 72601-1701
Mailing Address
Po Box 802843, Kansas City, MO 64180-2843
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