WILLIAM SANFORD EDWARDS MD
NPI 1144964487
Ophthalmology in Matthews, NC

Active since April 22, 2022PECOS Enrolled
724 AUBREY BELL DR, MATTHEWS, NC 28105(251) 455-0837 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2026, Jul 8, 2026, May 11, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About William Sanford Edwards Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WILLIAM SANFORD EDWARDS MD (NPI 1144964487) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Matthews, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2026-01247) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Charlotte, and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144964487
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM SANFORD EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address724 AUBREY BELL DRMatthews, NC 28105-5055
Mailing Address6035 Fairview RdCharlotte, NC 28210-3256 · (704) 295-3000 · Fax (704) 295-3468
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateApril 22, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
✔ NPI 1144964487 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2026-01247
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
724 AUBREY BELL DR, Matthews, NC 28105

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16035 Fairview RdCharlotte, NC 28210-3256 · Phone (704) 295-3000 · Fax (704) 295-3468

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

William Sanford Edwards Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1759761182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260724002556
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show William Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ophthalmology
6035 FAIRVIEW RD
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates PA
  • 181 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28105 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Audiologist
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Physician Assistant
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Ophthalmology
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Otolaryngology
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Audiologist
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Physician Assistant
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
724 AUBREY BELL DR
MATTHEWS, NC 28105

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is William Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Edwards is 1144964487. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2022.

Where is William Edwards located?

William Edwards practices at 724 Aubrey Bell Dr, Matthews, NC 28105. The listed phone number is (251) 455-0837.

What is William Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is William Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Edwards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for William Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Edwards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list William Edwards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Edwards was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.