Charles Edwards, M.D.
NPI 1174531198 · Anesthesiology Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Edwards, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1174531198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174531198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R6F83 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 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
- 2006-08-04
- Last updated
- 2022-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Edwards's NPI number?
- Charles Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174531198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Edwards's specialty?
- Charles Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Edwards located?
- Charles Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201-5276.
- What is Charles Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Edwards is (573) 882-2568.
- Does Charles Edwards accept Medicare?
- Charles Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Edwards's NPI (1174531198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.