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Unclaimed ProfileAbout EDWARDS
Based in Lancaster, SC, Robert Malcolm Edwards, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Robert graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1984. Robert is also listed as specialising in specialist.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Edwards specialise in?
Dr. Edwards is an ophthalmology in Lancaster, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
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Where is Dr. Edwards located?
Dr. Edwards is listed at 1240 COLONIAL COMMONS CT, Lancaster, SC 29720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Edwards's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 285-4333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier is 1811991664. 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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Edwards been practising?
Dr. Edwards has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Edwards do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Edwards performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of eyelashes using forceps and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 285-4333
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1240 COLONIAL COMMONS CT
Lancaster, SC 29720
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,365 services · 2,081 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
72 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
64 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
20 |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
15 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,004 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
275 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
106 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
94 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
81 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
40 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology 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.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.