Galen Edwards
NPI 1003285123 · Physician Assistant · Morganton, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Galen Edwards is a Physician Assistant provider in Morganton, NC (NPI 1003285123).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003285123
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 001005943 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
544 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 245 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $72 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 56 | $135 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 56 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 48 | $68 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 151 | 139 |
| Prednisone | 121 | 119 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Lidocaine Hcl Viscous | 74 | 72 |
| Cephalexin | 56 | 54 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 47 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 41 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 35 | 34 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2293 Sugar Hill Rd Ste DMarion, NC 28752-7787Phone: (828) 652-8727Fax: (828) 652-8793
- 695 W Fleming DrMorganton, NC 28655-4450Phone: (828) 580-3278Fax: (828) 580-3279
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-09-18
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Galen Edwards's NPI number?
- Galen Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003285123, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Galen Edwards's specialty?
- Galen Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Galen Edwards located?
- Galen Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655-4044.
- What is Galen Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Galen Edwards is (919) 461-7132.
- Does Galen Edwards accept Medicare?
- Galen Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Galen Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Galen Edwards's NPI (1003285123) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.