Kent Edwards
NPI 1730530502 · Urology Physician · Lenoir, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kent Edwards is a Urology Physician provider in Lenoir, NC (NPI 1730530502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730530502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LL39777 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,111 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 1,090 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 666 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 572 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 280 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 276 | $87 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 821 | 277 |
| Finasteride | 342 | 93 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 325 | 65 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 311 | 83 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 212 | 117 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 208 | 49 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 4 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)
- 169 Ashley AveRoom 202 Main HospitalCharleston, SC 29425-8905Phone: (843) 792-3072
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-23
- Last updated
- 2023-03-20
- Certified
- 2023-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kent Edwards's NPI number?
- Kent Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730530502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kent Edwards's specialty?
- Kent Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kent Edwards located?
- Kent Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 202, Lenoir, NC 28645-5463.
- What is Kent Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kent Edwards is (828) 757-6464.
- Does Kent Edwards accept Medicare?
- Kent Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kent Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Kent Edwards's NPI (1730530502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.