James Joseph Edwards, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Parma, OH

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James Joseph Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Parma, Ohio. He went to Georgetown University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 5500 Ridge Road, #208, Parma, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (440) 884-7181.

James Joseph Edwards is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35037510) 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 1154438257.

Contact Information

James Joseph Edwards, MD
5500 Ridge Road, #208,
Parma, OH 44129
(440) 884-7181
(440) 884-7738

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames Joseph Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience50 Years
Location5500 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio
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:
  • James Joseph Edwards attended and graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154438257
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557448453
  • Enrollment ID: I20080402000517

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Joseph Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154438257NPI-NPPES
0800572OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE INS
0394989MedicaidOH
000000118992OtherANTHEM INS COMPANY
311205732026OtherCARESOURCE INS COMPANY
9340006OtherCIGNA INS COMPANY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35037510 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southwest General Health CenterMiddleburg heights, OHHospital

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. James Joseph Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Medical & Surgical Assoc Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932367604
PECOS PAC ID: 0941378384
Enrollment ID: O20081013000029

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. James Joseph 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
James Joseph Edwards, MD
5500 Ridge Road, #208,
Parma, OH 44129

Ph: (440) 884-7181		James Joseph Edwards, MD
5500 Ridge Road, #208,
Parma, OH 44129

Ph: (440) 884-7181

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