Wayne Edwards, MD
NPI 1902816549 · Addiction Psychiatry Physician · Inez, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayne Edwards, MD is a Addiction Psychiatry Physician provider in Inez, KY (NPI 1902816549).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902816549
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34226 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 186 | 17 |
| Clonazepam | 68 | — |
| Diazepam | 43 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 38 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 | — |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 27 | — |
| Divalproex Sodium | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 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 (2)
- 111 Caroline AvePikeville, KY 41501-1101Phone: (606) 253-3045Fax: (606) 432-4050
- 113 Oak Ridge CtPrestonsburg, KY 41653-8607Phone: (606) 889-1602
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2021-08-31
- Certified
- 2021-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayne Edwards's NPI number?
- Wayne Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902816549, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayne Edwards's specialty?
- Wayne Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayne Edwards located?
- Wayne Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 6500 Highway 645, Inez, KY 41224.
- What is Wayne Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayne Edwards is (606) 534-4002.
- Does Wayne Edwards accept Medicare?
- Wayne Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayne Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayne Edwards's NPI (1902816549) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.