Charles Edwards, D.O.
NPI 1538466206 · Internal Medicine Physician · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Edwards, D.O. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1538466206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538466206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MLDO1685 (SC)
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
15 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
342 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 119 | $166 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 104 | $115 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 62 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 36 | $201 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 21 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$201 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 54 | 53 |
| Prednisone | 43 | 43 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 27 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 23 |
| Simvastatin | 12 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-02-16
- Last updated
- 2014-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Edwards's NPI number?
- Charles Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538466206, 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 Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Edwards located?
- Charles Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1137 Took Pl, Florence, SC 29505-6482.
- What is Charles Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Edwards is (843) 245-4787.
- 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 (1538466206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.