Christopher M Edwards, DO - Medicare Hospitalist in Gardiner, ME

Christopher M Edwards, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gardiner, Maine. He went to University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Mainegeneral Medical Center and his current practice location is 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 582-6608.

Christopher M Edwards is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 2255) 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 1144333428.

Contact Information

Christopher M Edwards, DO
152 Dresden Ave,
Gardiner, ME 04345-2615
(207) 582-6608
(207) 582-2258

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher M Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience18 Years
Location152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, Maine
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:
  • Christopher M Edwards attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144333428
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/28/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628123445
  • Enrollment ID: I20111019000531

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher M Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144333428NPI-NPPES
1144333428MedicaidME
1144333428MedicaidMA
432681899MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 239417 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 2255 (Maine)Primary
204D00000XNeuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Omm 2255 (Maine)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mainegeneral Medical Center1254245715489

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher M Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMainegeneral Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669423380
PECOS PAC ID: 1254245715
Enrollment ID: O20031118000718

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher M Edwards is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher M Edwards, DO
152 Dresden Ave,
Gardiner, ME 04345-2615

Ph: (207) 582-6608
Christopher M Edwards, DO
152 Dresden Ave,
Gardiner, ME 04345-2615

Ph: (207) 582-6608

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Gardiner, ME

Maia Lafarge Pinsky, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-6608    Fax: 207-582-2258
Dr. Brian Leslie Gardner, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 43 Lincoln Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-5421    
Sarah Briscoe,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-6608    Fax: 207-582-2258
Margaret A Parsons, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-6608    Fax: 207-582-2258
John P Kootz, M.D
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-6608    Fax: 207-582-2258
Amanda Katie Powell, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 152 Dresden Ave, Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 207-582-6608    

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