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- 44 Aliant Pkwy, Alexander City, AL 35010
About Dr. Edwards
Robert J. Edwards, M.D. practices family practice in Alexander City, AL. Robert is a 2011 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Robert is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,223 services to 916 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 high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659662575.
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
- (256) 234-4131
- Email not available
Practice Locations
44 ALIANT PKWY
Alexander City, AL 35010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,223 services · 916 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
34 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
19 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
28 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
372 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
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.
Other family practices in Alexander City 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2011 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Robert J. Edwards specialize in?
Robert J. Edwards is a family practice in Alexander City, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Robert J. Edwards located?
Robert J. Edwards is listed at 44 Aliant Pkwy, Alexander City, AL 35010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Robert J. Edwards's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 234-4131. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert J. Edwards?
Robert J. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1659662575. 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 Robert J. Edwards train?
Robert J. Edwards attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert J. Edwards have?
Robert J. Edwards has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Robert J. Edwards do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert J. Edwards performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 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
Is Robert J. Edwards's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert J. Edwards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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