Michael Edwards, MD
NPI 1649331729 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Mount Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Edwards, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Mount Pleasant, SC (NPI 1649331729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649331729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 12973 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,007 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 495 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 256 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $91 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 54 | $55 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 57 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 25 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 20 | — |
| Cilostazol | 18 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 12 | — |
| Pregabalin | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$563 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2016-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Edwards's NPI number?
- Michael Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649331729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Edwards's specialty?
- Michael Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Edwards located?
- Michael Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1230 Hospital Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-3251.
- What is Michael Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Edwards is (843) 572-2100.
- Does Michael Edwards accept Medicare?
- Michael Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Edwards's NPI (1649331729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.