Doctor Profile

Ear, Nose & Throat · Otolaryngology

Eric Bridges

MD · Otolaryngology
600 7TH ST SE
101 CARE CONNECTIONS CLINI
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 37+ Years Practicing
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
37
Years Practicing
1
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Bridges

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Iowa, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bridges is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 52403, IA — the Otolaryngology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (319) 398-6860 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Bridges Does

Dr. BridgesCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Bridges in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Bridges billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Bridges is affiliated with 1 hospital in the CMS Physician Compare database. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Fargo, ND
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Bridges practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Bridges offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 600 7TH ST SE, 101 CARE CONNECTIONS CLINI, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Phone: (319) 398-6860

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 80% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

47.2764

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Ear, Nose & Throat Doctors near 52403, IA

If Dr. Bridges isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest ear nose and throat doctors near 52403, IA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Ryan D. DempewolfOtolaryngology6161.8 mi
Thomas E. HeinemanOtolaryngology9401.8 mi
Melanie L. Giesler-SpellmanOtolaryngology8751.8 mi
Madia C. RussilloOtolaryngology811.8 mi
Michael S. TelisakOtolaryngology8421.8 mi
Andrew S. LiuOtolaryngology4582.5 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Eric Bridges: Common Questions

Does Dr. Bridges accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Bridges is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Bridges depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 52403, IA →
Where is Dr. Bridges's office?
Dr. Bridges practices at 600 7TH ST SE, 101 CARE CONNECTIONS CLINI, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403. Phone: (319) 398-6860.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Bridges accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (319) 398-6860 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 52403, IA to see available options.
Does Dr. Bridges offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Bridges as offering telehealth. Call the office at (319) 398-6860 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Bridges?
Dr. Bridges graduated in 1989 and has been practicing for approximately 37 years.
How do I know if Dr. Bridges is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (319) 398-6860 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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