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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bridges, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. John Michael Bridges, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bridges is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bridges’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bridges’s office at (205) 638-6466.
What languages does Dr. Bridges speak?
Dr. Bridges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Bridges typically treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Bridges diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bridges. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Few-joint juvenile arthritis
- Childhood oligoarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
- M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus kidney disease
- Other Lupus Condition
- Kidney Disease
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Different Types of Lupus
- Atypical Lupus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M328: Other forms of systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Childhood psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis arthritis in kids
- Pediatric psoriatic joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4054: Psoriatic juvenile arthropathy
What procedures does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Bridges typically perform?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Michael Bridges may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Bridges' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bridges accept my insurance?
Dr. Bridges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 638-6466 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bridges accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bridges in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Bridges' office located?
Dr. John Michael Bridges' Primary Practice
1600 7th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 638-6466
What is Dr. Bridges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790170520.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bridges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bridges
What is Dr. John Michael Bridges's specialty?
Dr. Bridges is a Pediatric Rheumatologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Pediatric Rheumatologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases.
Is this Dr. John Michael Bridges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bridges is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatric Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Michael Bridges accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. John Michael Bridges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Michael Bridges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (205) 638-6466 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Michael Bridges?
Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (205) 638-6466 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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