Gary Edwards, DO
NPI 1588699904 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Edwards, DO is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1588699904).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588699904
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R-3105 (AR)
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
659 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 266 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 257 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 122 | $44 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 14 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$73 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2015-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Edwards's NPI number?
- Gary Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588699904, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Edwards's specialty?
- Gary Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Edwards located?
- Gary Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 9616 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903-5769.
- What is Gary Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Edwards is (479) 242-8218.
- Does Gary Edwards accept Medicare?
- Gary Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Edwards's NPI (1588699904) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.