Physician Profile
Edward F. Crocker, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Crocker
Edward F. Crocker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Columbus, MS specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 136 services to 131 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, and emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Contact Information
- (662) 244-2288
- Email not available
Practice Locations
255 BAPTIST BLVD SUITE 401
Columbus, MS 39705
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
- Pericardial effusion
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Neuromuscular
- Myasthenia gravis
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Needle biopsy of lung
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
136 services · 131 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
48 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
21 |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
25 |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
24 |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
18 |
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 thoracic surgery specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in MS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Edward F. Crocker's specialty?
Edward F. Crocker is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Columbus, MS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Edward F. Crocker?
Edward F. Crocker is listed at 255 Baptist Blvd Suite 401, Columbus, MS 39705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Edward F. Crocker?
The number on file is (662) 244-2288. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Edward F. Crocker?
Edward F. Crocker's National Provider Identifier is 1770519951. 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
How much experience does Edward F. Crocker have?
Edward F. Crocker has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Edward F. Crocker known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward F. Crocker performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Edward F. Crocker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edward F. Crocker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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