Provider Profile
Galen M. Edwards
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Galen Edwards
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Galen M. Edwards practices in Morganton, NC. Medicare claims data shows Galen provided 544 services to 494 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of 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 detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep).
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (919) 461-7132
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2201 S STERLING ST
Morganton, NC 28655
695 W Fleming Dr
Morganton, NC 28655
2293 Sugar Hill Rd Ste D
Marion, NC 28752
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
544 services · 494 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
15 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
245 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
56 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by multiplex amplified probe technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (covid-19) and influenza virus types a and b | Lab test | 87636 |
56 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
48 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| 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 |
20 | |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
19 |
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 physician assistants at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Morganton 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Galen M. Edwards specialize in?
Galen M. Edwards is a physician assistant in Morganton, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Galen M. Edwards located?
Galen M. Edwards is listed at 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Galen M. Edwards's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 461-7132. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Galen M. Edwards?
Galen M. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1003285123. 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 Galen M. Edwards train?
Galen M. Edwards attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Galen M. Edwards have?
Galen M. Edwards has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Galen M. Edwards do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Galen M. Edwards provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Galen M. Edwards's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Galen M. Edwards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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