Dr. CAROL BRIDGES, md | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Carol Bridges earned her MD from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a family medicine residency in Spokane, Washington in 1998. After relocating to Missoula, Montana, she has been providing comprehensive primary care for more than two decades. In 2007 she co‑founded CostCare, a Direct Primary Care practice that offers affordable, transparent, and patient‑centered family medicine services.
At CostCare, Dr. Bridges emphasizes the Direct Primary Care model’s core values: eliminating insurance middlemen, offering same‑day or next‑day appointments, and maintaining open, direct communication with patients via phone, text, and video visits. She believes that longer appointment times and a personal relationship with each patient lead to better health outcomes and higher satisfaction. Her practice focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, and urgent care, all delivered with a commitment to accessibility and continuity of care.
Education
Medical School: University of California, Irvine (1995)
Residency: Family Medicine - Spokane (Washington)
- Residency Family Medicine - Spokane (Washington)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: md
Specialty: Family Medicine
Years in Practice: 20+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1417996661 Active
Primary License: Montana (MT) - 8452
DPC Experience
Started DPC: 2007