Dr James M Edwards, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Cape Girardeau, MO

Dr James M Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc, Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc, Saint Francis Medical Center and his current practice location is 48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 335-8257.

Dr James M Edwards is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 113184) 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 1023125713.

Contact Information

Dr James M Edwards, MD
48 Doctors Park,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4928
(573) 335-8257
(573) 335-8424

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James M Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience27 Years
Location48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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 James M Edwards attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023125713
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668406273
  • Enrollment ID: I20070917000169

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James M Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023125713NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery 113184 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Saint Francis Medical CenterCape girardeau, MOHospital
SoutheasthealthCape girardeau, MOHospital
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar bluff, MOHospital
Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc347667922694
Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc95370764011557
Saint Francis Medical Center9931007929387

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 James M Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSaint Francis Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356304489
PECOS PAC ID: 9931007929
Enrollment ID: O20040107000140

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 James 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
Dr James M Edwards, MD
Po Box 801143,
Kansas City, MO 64180-1143

Ph: (573) 331-3000
Dr James M Edwards, MD
48 Doctors Park,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4928

Ph: (573) 335-8257

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