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SCOTT EDWARDS MD
NPI 1356326169
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.49/100
CMS Quality Rating
18444 N 25TH AVE, STE 210, PHOENIX, AZ 85023(623) 537-5600(866) 939-2673 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Scott Edwards Md NPPES

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

SCOTT EDWARDS MD (NPI 1356326169) is an individual hand surgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (48056) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356326169
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameSCOTT EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address18444 N 25TH AVE, STE 210Phoenix, AZ 85023-1264
Mailing Address18444 N 25th Ave, Ste 310Phoenix, AZ 85023-1266 · (623) 537-5600 · Fax (866) 939-2673
Phone(623) 537-5600
Fax(866) 939-2673
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1356326169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 48056✔ Licensed in MT · 156509
Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 33925 (DC), 48056 (AZ)
18444 N 25TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85023
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00678667DC · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid860106AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Scott Edwards Md 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 ID8628058575
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250711000705
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270012
Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85023 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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.

83.49/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality69.99
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
39%183 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%1,507 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
1%436 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
95%1,105 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
0%392 patients1/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 96% · 742 patients
Patients screened: 97% · 742 patients
94%82 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
71%24 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 452 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 452 patients
0%452 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Static progressive stretch wrist device, flexion and/or extension, with or without range of motion adjustment, includes all components and accessories E1806
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$83.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

KRYSTLE L URIBE DPT
Physical Therapist
18444 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 220
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (623) 537-5600
ARIZONA THERAPY ASSOCIATES, LLC
Community Based Residential Treatment Facility, Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
18444 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 420-712
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (480) 244-3586
MR. CHAIM DANIEL KAPLAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
18444 N 25TH AVE, STE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (866) 974-2673
SEPEIN CHIANG DO
Orthopaedic Surgery
18444 N 25TH AVE, STE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (623) 537-5600
KIRK PUTTLITZ MD
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
18444 N 25TH AVE, STE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (623) 537-5600
A HOPEFUL HOME LLC
Home Health
18444 N 25TH AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (480) 604-4859
WILLIAM CRAIG BROWN P.T., A.T.C, S.C.S
Physical Therapist
18444 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 220
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (623) 537-5600
MRS. CHRISTINA L.S. WILLMAN PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
18444 N 25TH AVE, SUITE 210
PHOENIX, AZ 85023
Maricopa County (623) 537-5600

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 Scott Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Scott Edwards is 1356326169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.

Where is Scott Edwards located?

Scott Edwards practices at 18444 N 25th Ave Ste 210, Phoenix, AZ 85023. The listed phone number is (623) 537-5600.

What is Scott Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Is Scott Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Scott 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.

What insurance does Scott Edwards accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Mountain Health CO-OP and 2 other insurers list Scott 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 Scott Edwards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Scott Edwards is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Scott Edwards was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.