Physician Profile
George D. Edwards, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Edwards
George D. Edwards, MD is a healthcare provider in Alexandria, LA specializing in emergency medicine. George trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1978. According to Medicare claims data, George cared for 374 Medicare patients across 610 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, assessment of emotional or behavioral problems, and detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (318) 473-3111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
211 4TH STREET
Alexandria, LA 71301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine 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
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
- Angioedema
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
- Deep vein thrombosis
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
- Corneal abrasion
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
- Blood Clot in Lung
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
- Collapsed lung
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
- Severe back pain
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
- Kidney stones
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
- Paracentesis
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
- Moderate dental sedation
Breathing & Airway
- Breathing Treatment
- Emergency intubation
Critical Care
- Blood transfusion
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
- Joint injection or aspiration
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
- IV fluids
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
610 services · 374 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
99 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
23 |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
200 |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
51 |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for respiratory syncytial virus, amplified probe technique | Lab test | 87634 |
44 |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
43 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
40 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
23 |
| Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus | Lab test | 87502 |
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 emergency physicians at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
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 emergency physicians in Alexandria 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Edwards specialize in?
Dr. Edwards is an emergency physician in Alexandria, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Edwards located?
Dr. Edwards is listed at 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. 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 (318) 473-3111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1548229636. 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 Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Edwards been practicing?
Dr. Edwards has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Edwards do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Edwards provides treatments such as assessment of emotional or behavioral problems and 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
Has Dr. Edwards confirmed this information?
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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