Christopher Edwards, MD
NPI 1851319966 · Surgery Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Edwards, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1851319966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851319966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200700930 (NC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
271 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 37 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 32 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $157 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 63 | 23 |
| Topiramate | 51 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 | 32 |
| Sucralfate | 26 | 12 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 22 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,261 across 10 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)
- 2695 Hendersonville Rd Ste 200Arden, NC 28704-8576Phone: (828) 694-8436Fax: (828) 654-8152
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-31
- Certified
- 2021-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Edwards's NPI number?
- Christopher Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851319966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Edwards's specialty?
- Christopher Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Edwards located?
- Christopher Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 6th Ave W Ste 100, Hendersonville, NC 28739-4137.
- What is Christopher Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Edwards is (828) 693-7230.
- Does Christopher Edwards accept Medicare?
- Christopher Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Edwards's NPI (1851319966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.