Dr Alexander Willard Bridges, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Lancaster, PA

Dr Alexander Willard Bridges, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lancaster General Hospital and his current practice location is 540 North Duke Street, Suite 110, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (717) 544-4995.

Dr Alexander Willard Bridges is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD473941) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114260932.

Contact Information

Dr Alexander Willard Bridges, MD
540 North Duke Street, Suite 110,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2374
(717) 544-4995
(717) 544-4944



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Alexander Willard Bridges
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience11 Years
Location540 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alexander Willard Bridges attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114260932
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2013
  • Last Update Date: 01/06/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507007051
  • Enrollment ID: I20210715001675

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alexander Willard Bridges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114260932NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD473941 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD473941 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lancaster General HospitalLancaster, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lancaster General Hospital1254240039408

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameLancaster General Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598038804
PECOS PAC ID: 1254240039
Enrollment ID: O20120425000426

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Alexander Willard Bridges, MD
540 North Duke Street, Suite 110,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2374

Ph: (717) 544-4995
Dr Alexander Willard Bridges, MD
540 North Duke Street, Suite 110,
Lancaster, PA 17602-2374

Ph: (717) 544-4995

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Lancaster, PA

Edward F Lundy, M.D., PH.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 555 N Duke St, Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-544-4995    
Jennifer Worth, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 540 N Duke St, Ste 110, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-544-4995    
Mark Epler, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 540 N Duke St, Suite 110, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-544-4995    Fax: 717-544-6577
Jeffrey T Cope, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 540 N Duke St, Suite 110, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-544-4995    
Dr. Lawrence I. Bonchek, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 200 Woodfield Xing, Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: 717-575-0982    

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