Christopher Edwards, MD
NPI 1134296569 · Surgery Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Edwards, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1134296569).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134296569
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 108385 (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
212 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 68 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $51 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 25 | $607 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia Using an Endoscope49650 | 17 | $462 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Hcl | 238 | 217 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 164 | 154 |
| Famotidine | 64 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 57 | 54 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 57 | 20 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 21 | 19 |
| Sucralfate | 21 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$9,070 across 23 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
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2013-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Edwards's NPI number?
- Christopher Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134296569, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Edwards's specialty?
- Christopher Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Edwards located?
- Christopher Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1965 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804-2201.
- What is Christopher Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Edwards is (417) 820-3800.
- Does Christopher Edwards accept Medicare?
- Christopher Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Edwards's NPI (1134296569) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.