Dr Christopher James Edwards, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Winston-salem, NC

Dr Christopher James Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Winston-salem, North Carolina. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Wake Forest University Health Sciences and his current practice location is Medical Center Blvd, Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center, Winston-salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 716-5222.

Dr Christopher James Edwards is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2013-00530) 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 1881822856.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher James Edwards, MD
Medical Center Blvd, Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center,
Winston-salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-5222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher James Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience15 Years
LocationMedical Center Blvd, Winston-salem, North Carolina
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 Christopher James Edwards attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881822856
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/30/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830331180
  • Enrollment ID: I20130815000514

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher James Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881822856NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 2013-00530 (North Carolina)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2013-00530 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
North Carolina Baptist HospitalWinston-salem, NCHospital
Davie Medical CenterMocksville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wake Forest University Health Sciences44865649522048

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. Dr Christopher James Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWake Forest University Health Sciences
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003803032
PECOS PAC ID: 4486564952
Enrollment ID: O20031105000436

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. Dr Christopher James 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
Dr Christopher James Edwards, MD
Medical Center Blvd, Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center,
Winston-salem, NC 27157

Ph: (336) 716-5222
Dr Christopher James Edwards, MD
Medical Center Blvd, Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center,
Winston-salem, NC 27157

Ph: (336) 716-5222

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