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Richard R. Edwards, MD

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About Dr. Edwards

Richard R. Edwards, MD practices cardiovascular disease in Newport News, VA. Richard is a 1984 graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. Richard is also listed as specializing in interventional cardiology. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 3,939 Medicare patients across 4,675 services. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447246160.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

VA licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 0101038910As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1447246160Issued 2005

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Edwards?

Dr. Edwards is a cardiologist in Newport News, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Edwards's address?

Dr. Edwards is listed at 11803 Jefferson Ave Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edwards?

The number on file is (757) 873-0360. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?

Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1447246160. 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 train?

Dr. Edwards attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Edwards been practicing?

Dr. Edwards has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Edwards perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Edwards performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, 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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