DR. VERNEE PIA EDWARDS MD
NPI 1376807867
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Des Plaines, IL

Active since June 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77 RAND RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016(847) 825-1100(847) 825-0994 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, Dec 17, 2021, Aug 25, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Vernee Pia Edwards Md NPPES

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

DR. VERNEE PIA EDWARDS MD (NPI 1376807867) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Des Plaines, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036140012) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Park Ridge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376807867
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VERNEE PIA EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address77 RAND RDDes Plaines, IL 60016-1005
Mailing Address29373 Network PlChicago, IL 60673-1293
Fax(847) 825-0994
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
NPI 1376807867 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036140012
Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

77 RAND RD, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11875 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068-1186 · Phone (847) 825-1100 · Fax (847) 825-0994

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vernee Pia 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 ID5496042194
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160923000760
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Park Ridge, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140223
Location1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60016 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Internal Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Pediatrics
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Family Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Internal Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Family Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Pediatrics
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Family Medicine
77 RAND RD
DES PLAINES, IL 60016

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 Vernee Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernee Edwards is 1376807867. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2012.

Where is Vernee Edwards located?

Vernee Edwards practices at 77 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016. The listed phone number is (847) 825-1100.

What is Vernee Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Vernee Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vernee 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 Vernee Edwards accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Vernee 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 Vernee Edwards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vernee Edwards is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernee Edwards was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.