Barbara Edwards, MD
NPI 1518038603 · Infectious Disease Physician · New Hyde Park, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barbara Edwards, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New Hyde Park, NY (NPI 1518038603).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518038603
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 172553 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
475 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 340 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 92 | $145 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $148 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 16 | $55 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $55–$148 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atovaquone/Proguanil Hclbrand: Atovaquone-Proguanil Hcl | 43 | 43 |
| Azithromycin | 41 | 41 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 36 | — |
| Ritonavir | 26 | — |
| Lamivudine/Zidovudinebrand: Lamivudine-Zidovudine | 24 | — |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 21 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barbara Edwards's NPI number?
- Barbara Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518038603, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barbara Edwards's specialty?
- Barbara Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barbara Edwards located?
- Barbara Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is Div. of Infectious Diseases, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
- What is Barbara Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barbara Edwards is (718) 470-7290.
- Does Barbara Edwards accept Medicare?
- Barbara Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barbara Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Barbara Edwards's NPI (1518038603) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.