John Edwards, MD
NPI 1972531861 · Nephrology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Edwards, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1972531861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972531861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200501908 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
305 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 | 108 | $74 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 68 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $77 |
| Dialysis Procedure Including 1 Evaluation90945 | 30 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 27 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Irbesartan | 40 |
| Furosemide | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 27 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 27 |
| Labetalol Hcl | 20 |
| Febuxostat | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 14 |
| Chlorthalidone | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 12 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2021-01-13
- Certified
- 2020-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Edwards's NPI number?
- John Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972531861, 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 Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Edwards located?
- John Edwards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104-1016.
- What is John Edwards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Edwards is (314) 257-3760.
- 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 (1972531861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.