John Edwards, MD
NPI 1679553523 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Edwards, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1679553523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679553523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101244089 (VA)
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
20 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
2,035 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 312 | $72 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 211 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 169 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 160 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 147 | $180 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 128 | 94 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 73 | 63 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 30 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 19 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 16 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 5 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
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2019-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Edwards's NPI number?
- John Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679553523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Edwards's specialty?
- John Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Edwards located?
- John Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 595 Martha Jefferson Dr Ste 180, Charlottesville, VA 22911-4669.
- What is John Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Edwards is (434) 654-5575.
- Does John Edwards accept Medicare?
- John Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — John Edwards's NPI (1679553523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.