Brian Edwards, MD
NPI 1376679571 · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Edwards, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1376679571).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376679571
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D69015 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
6,216 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 807 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 766 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 691 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 438 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 436 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 452 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 412 | 122 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 334 | 98 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 290 | 88 |
| Lisinopril | 212 | 66 |
| Losartan Potassium | 203 | 55 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
- 2007-02-24
- Last updated
- 2022-02-01
- Certified
- 2022-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Edwards's NPI number?
- Brian Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376679571, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Edwards's specialty?
- Brian Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Edwards located?
- Brian Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-2476.
- What is Brian Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Edwards is (828) 258-0397.
- Does Brian Edwards accept Medicare?
- Brian Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Edwards's NPI (1376679571) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.