Richard Edwards, M.D.
NPI 1003059403 · Family Medicine Physician · Jennings, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Edwards, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Jennings, LA (NPI 1003059403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003059403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.203926 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
399 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 143 | $74 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 93 | $38 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 44 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $123 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 28 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 236 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 837 | 160 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 666 | 130 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 624 | 103 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 600 | 98 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 561 | 119 |
| Gabapentin | 515 | 98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-14
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2024-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Edwards's NPI number?
- Richard Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003059403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Edwards's specialty?
- Richard Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Edwards located?
- Richard Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1322 Elton Rd, Jennings, LA 70546-4100.
- What is Richard Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Edwards is (337) 824-2282.
- Does Richard Edwards accept Medicare?
- Richard Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Edwards's NPI (1003059403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.