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CHARLES F EDWARDS M.D.
NPI 1174531198
Anesthesiology in Columbia, MO

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 HOSPITAL DR, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 882-2568(573) 882-2226 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2022, Jan 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Charles F Edwards M.d. NPPES

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

CHARLES F EDWARDS M.D. (NPI 1174531198) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R6F83) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care, and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174531198
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES F EDWARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 HOSPITAL DRColumbia, MO 65201-5276
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 882-2568
Fax(573) 882-2226
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1174531198 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · R6F83
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1 HOSPITAL DR, Columbia, MO 65201
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Charles F Edwards M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204914815
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080423000212
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 Charles Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Same address
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JANIE LEATHERS BRUCE MD
Dermatology
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-1767
FREDERICK T O'DONNELL M.D.
Anesthesiology
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-2568
MANMEET SINGH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-8885
LINCOLN RALPH SHEETS M.D.
Family Medicine
1 HOSPITAL DR, DC018.00, MA101
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-8885
JESSICA M GODSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 884-4400
KELLEY BLECHA RN
Registered Nurse
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 814-6000
MOLLY CATHERINE QUINN GUNTER
Surgery
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 884-0762
CATHY DAO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1 HOSPITAL DR
COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Boone County (573) 882-4141

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 Charles Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Edwards is 1174531198. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Where is Charles Edwards located?

Charles Edwards practices at 1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65201. The listed phone number is (573) 882-2568.

What is Charles Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Charles Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Edwards is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Charles Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). 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 Charles Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Charles Edwards accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Charles 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.

Is Charles Edwards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Edwards is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Edwards was last updated on September 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.