James Edwards, M.D.
NPI 1023125713 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cape Girardeau, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Edwards, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cape Girardeau, MO (NPI 1023125713).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023125713
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 113184 (MO)
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
19 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
2,136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 547 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 390 | $64 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 202 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 139 | $30 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 106 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 105 | $104 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 170 | 95 |
| Meloxicam | 82 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 78 | 44 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 73 | 43 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 60 | 17 |
| Celecoxib | 51 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$553 across 1 record (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
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2021-03-09
- Certified
- 2021-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Edwards's NPI number?
- James Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023125713, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Edwards's specialty?
- James Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Edwards located?
- James Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 48 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703-4928.
- What is James Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Edwards is (573) 335-8257.
- Does James Edwards accept Medicare?
- James Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — James Edwards's NPI (1023125713) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.