Ryan Edwards, M.D.
NPI 1619355252 · Family Medicine Physician · Jennings, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ryan Edwards, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Jennings, LA (NPI 1619355252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619355252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
218 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 188 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$122 (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 · 146 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 248 | 62 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 231 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 224 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 207 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 190 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 184 | 46 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 9 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1525 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601-8849Phone: (337) 494-6767Fax: (337) 494-6750
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-15
- Last updated
- 2018-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Edwards's NPI number?
- Ryan Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619355252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Edwards's specialty?
- Ryan Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ryan Edwards located?
- Ryan Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1322 Elton Rd Ste P, Jennings, LA 70546.
- What is Ryan Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Edwards is (337) 824-2282.
- Does Ryan Edwards accept Medicare?
- Ryan Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ryan Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Edwards's NPI (1619355252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.