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- 1965 S Fremont Ave, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65804
About Dr. Edwards
Based in Springfield, MO, Christopher A. Edwards, MD is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Christopher graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 212 services to 208 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. NPI 1134296569 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (417) 820-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1965 S FREMONT AVE SUITE 100
Springfield, MO 65804
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
212 services · 208 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
17 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Bypass of stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43644 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
68 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
34 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
30 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Springfield 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Edwards specialize in?
Dr. Edwards is a general surgeon in Springfield, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Edwards located?
Dr. Edwards is listed at 1965 S Fremont Ave Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Edwards's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 820-3800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Edwards?
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1134296569. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school?
Dr. Edwards attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Edwards have?
Dr. Edwards has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Edwards do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Edwards performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, repair of groin hernia using an endoscope and repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Edwards's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Edwards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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