Matthew Edwards, OD
NPI 1457787756 · Optometrist · Ahoskie, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Edwards, OD is a Optometrist provider in Ahoskie, NC (NPI 1457787756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457787756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2326 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
9,092 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 6,034 | $1 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 554 | $113 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 474 | $32 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 418 | $77 |
| Measurement of Eye Artery Pressure92260 | 311 | $17 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93886 | 270 | $192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 330 | 95 |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 265 | 108 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 168 | 89 |
| Fluorometholone Acetatebrand: Flarex | 116 | 47 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 107 | 45 |
| Fluorometholone | 91 | 58 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 81 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$635 across 25 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
- 2013-09-18
- Last updated
- 2016-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Edwards's NPI number?
- Matthew Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457787756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Edwards's specialty?
- Matthew Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Matthew Edwards located?
- Matthew Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1488 Memorial Dr E, Ahoskie, NC 27910-3926.
- What is Matthew Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Edwards is (252) 332-5618.
- Does Matthew Edwards accept Medicare?
- Matthew Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Edwards's NPI (1457787756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.