Joshua Edwards, M.D.
NPI 1942662945 · Hospitalist Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Edwards, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1942662945).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942662945
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
980 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 415 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 208 | $126 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 170 | $123 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 133 | $184 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 38 | $80 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 16 | $222 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 16 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 14 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | 12 |
| Furosemide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-28
- Last updated
- 2019-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Edwards's NPI number?
- Joshua Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942662945, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Edwards's specialty?
- Joshua Edwards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Edwards located?
- Joshua Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 Q St Fl 3, Sacramento, CA 95816-7058.
- What is Joshua Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Edwards is (916) 733-3400.
- Does Joshua Edwards accept Medicare?
- Joshua Edwards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Edwards's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Edwards's NPI (1942662945) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.