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DR. MELINDA J EDWARDS MD
NPI 1487151270
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since April 09, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, BOSTON, MA 02118(617) 638-6950(617) 638-6966 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Mar 12, 2026, Jan 26, 2026 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Melinda J Edwards Md NPPES

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

DR. MELINDA J EDWARDS MD (NPI 1487151270) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (292334) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487151270
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELINDA J EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PLBoston, MA 02118-2908
Mailing Address960 Massachusetts Avenue, Fl 2Boston, MA 02118-2690
Phone(617) 638-6950
Fax(617) 638-6966
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1487151270 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 292334
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 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, Boston, MA 02118
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Melinda Julia Szabo Md

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110157802AMA
Medicaid3137471NH

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

Dr. Melinda J 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 ID6002142486
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220729001751
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.

Boston Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220031
Location1 Boston Medical Center PlaceBoston, MA 02118 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

SOPHIA N. TOWNSEND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-6950
MADELYN ROSE CHAMIS
Physician Assistant
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
DR. NICKKI P DAWES
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5245
COMFORT ATWEREBOANAH
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5245
SOFIA PHAM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
ANEESH T NARANG MD
Emergency Medicine
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5481
TEMITAYO OKUBANJO PHARM.D, BCPS
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
DEBORAH A DAVOLIO NP
Nurse Practitioner
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5481

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 Melinda Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Edwards is 1487151270. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2018. The provider is also known as Dr. Melinda Julia Szabo MD.

Where is Melinda Edwards located?

Melinda Edwards practices at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 638-6950.

What is Melinda Edwards's specialty?

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

Is Melinda Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda 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.

Is Melinda Edwards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Edwards is affiliated with Boston Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Edwards was last updated on April 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.