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Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD

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(Dr. Duane E. Bridges, M.D.)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm) and Adult Cardiology

Morehouse School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), and more.

575 East Hardy Street Suite 306
Inglewood, CA 90301

(310) 973-0600

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and adult cardiology. He graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD is affiliated with Centinela Hospital Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial, Providence, Providence Affiliated Provider, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton), Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude and Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County.

Office Locations

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

575 East Hardy Street Suite 306
Inglewood, CA 90301

(310) 973-0600

(424) 288-5532

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Some issues Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

angiogram

cardiac stress testing

peripheral angiogram

stress testing

In 2023, Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD had a list price for angiogram (angiography), cardiac (heart) stress testing, peripheral (arm or leg) angiogram, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac device implantation

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

cardiac pacing procedures

cardioversion

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

elective cardioversion

elective external cardioversion

external cardioversion

extremity venogram

pacemaker implantation

pacemaker replacement

pacemaker system replacement

permanent pacemaker implantation

permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation

permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress EKG

venogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD performed more cardiac device implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac imaging, cardiac pacing procedures, cardioversion, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), elective cardioversion, elective external cardioversion, external cardioversion, extremity venogram, pacemaker implantation, pacemaker replacement, pacemaker system replacement, permanent pacemaker implantation, permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation, permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement, spectral Doppler echocardiography, stress EKG, and venogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

extremity venogram

minimally invasive surgery

permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation

permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement

By Affordability:

electrocardiogram

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD performed more extremity venogram, minimally invasive surgery, permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation, and permanent transvenous pacemaker replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for electrocardiogram (EKG), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	18
cardiac procedures	189
cardioversion	17
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	317
hospital care	240
implant surgery	90
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	42
inpatient care	240
minimally invasive procedures	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	58
vascular procedures	106

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
cardiac procedures	163
cardioversion	15
catheterization	33
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	308
hospital care	232
implant surgery	74
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	53
inpatient care	232
minimally invasive procedures	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	45
vascular procedures	91

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	225
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	70
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	61
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
cardiac procedures	132
cardioversion	12
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	292
hospital care	183
implant surgery	69
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	64
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	50
vascular procedures	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	234
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	73
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	60
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	17
cardiac procedures	89
cardioversion	22
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	320
hospital care	170
implant surgery	56
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	22
inpatient care	170
minimally invasive procedures	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vascular procedures	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	426
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	138
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	56
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	149
cardioversion	17
catheterization	23
doctor visit	351
hospital care	184
implant surgery	65
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	47
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	61
vascular procedures	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	236
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	80
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	15
cardiac procedures	112
cardioversion	14
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	374
hospital care	134
implant surgery	64
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	39
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	111
ultrasound (sonogram)	33
vascular procedures	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	219
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	80
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	11
cardiac procedures	142
cardioversion	20
catheterization	34
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	438
hospital care	152
implant surgery	60
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	29
inpatient care	152
minimally invasive procedures	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
vascular procedures	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	238
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	82
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	62
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	98
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	395
hospital care	160
implant surgery	49
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	22
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	198
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	63
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	88
doctor visit	418
hospital care	119
implant surgery	29
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	13
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vascular procedures	47

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	184
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	70
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	61
Dementia	24
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	21
cardiac procedures	282
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	498
hospital care	89
implant surgery	25
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	21
stress testing	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	120
vascular procedures	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	160
Hispanic	154
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	69
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	66
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	19
cardiac procedures	388
doctor visit	590
hospital care	53
implant surgery	28
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	13
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	28
nuclear scan	16
stress testing	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	190
vascular procedures	35

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	160
Hispanic	185
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	67
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	72
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	151
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	430
hospital care	65
implant surgery	44
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	11
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	44
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	153
Hispanic	80
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	69
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	50
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	63
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Inglewood, CA were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and stress testing.

ablation	15
ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	165
cardioversion	16
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	394
hospital care	148
implant surgery	54
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	32
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	81
nuclear scan	18
stress testing	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	62
vascular procedures	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	202
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	64
Hispanic	74
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	71
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	10
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Centinela Hospital Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

Torrance Memorial

Providence

Providence Affiliated Provider

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

Providence Affiliated Physicians, Los Angeles County

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

Anthem

United Healthcare HMO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Inglewood, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BIOTRONIK INC.	$124,468 Bradycardia products $40,434	Passeo $2,282	Setrox $1,964	BioMonitor 2 $1,345	Rivacor 7 DR-T $956	Other $77,486
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,806 GENERAL THERAPIES $1,353	EMBLEM $880	RESONATE $672	Tachy System $164	VIGILANT $131	Other $606
Medtronic, Inc.	$3,728 Micra $1,745	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $188	CLARIA MRI QUAD CRT-D SURESCAN $26	LINQ II $17	COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $7	Other $1,746
The Spectranetics Corporation	$2,414 CVX-300CVX-300P $2,399	SLS IIGLIDELIGHT $16
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,412 Ablation $896	Micra $330	Aortic Stent Grafts $142	STENTS $43
Other	$10,358 ELIQUIS $1,448	LifeVest $1,203	Cook Medical Lead Management $761	MULTAQ $719	Assure WCD $705	Other $5,522

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$73,228
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$35,533
Food and Beverage	$34,575
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$2,000
Education	$492
Other	$359

Research Payments

Dr. Duane Ellis Bridges, MD has received 788 research payments totaling $179,868.

Biography

Dr. Duane Bridges is an adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) specialist. His clinical interests include brugada syndrome, cardiac sarcoidosis, and sick sinus syndrome. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial, Cedars-Sinai, and Centinela Hospital Medical Center. Before performing his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Dr. Bridges attended Morehouse School of Medicine. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He usually is in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Cedars-Sinai reports that Dr. Bridges is accepting new patients at his office in.