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DR. JOHN R EDWARDS MD
NPI 1568692887
Neurological Surgery in Provo, UT

Active since July 21, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1034 N 500 W, PROVO, UT 84604(801) 357-7404(801) 357-7587 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Dec 11, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. John R Edwards Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN R EDWARDS MD (NPI 1568692887) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Provo, Utah, licensed in Utah (5583003) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Utah Valley Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lehi.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568692887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN R EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address1034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380
Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128
Fax(801) 357-7587
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1568692887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 5583003
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13000 N Triumph Blvd Ste 240Lehi, UT 84043-7187 · Phone (385) 345-3560 · Fax (877) 331-0467

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John R 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 ID2163669466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150917000501
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Diagnostic Radiology
1034 N 500 W
Provo, UT 84604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 1,729 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
1055 N. 300 W. STE 400
Provo, UT 84604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurological Surgery
3000 N TRIUMPH BLVD STE 330
Lehi, UT 84043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 9 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
51 services50 patients
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853
Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
44 services36 patients
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 22840
This procedure involves positioning a stabilizing device onto a single spinal bone in the neck. The goal is to provide support and prevent movement that could cause discomfort or further injury. It's performed by trained specialists under anesthesia.
25 services25 patients
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 63052
This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone segment in your lower back to relieve pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It's usually done during a spinal fusion in the lower back, which helps to stabilize your spine by joining two or more vertebrae together.
24 services24 patients
Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc 22630
This procedure involves the fusion of a lower spine bone and the partial removal of a spine bone or disc from the back. It's done to relieve pain or correct a deformity. One disc is involved in this procedure. Recovery time varies based on individual health.
23 services23 patients
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 63048
This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone in your spine to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It may be performed on multiple spine segments depending on your condition. The aim is to improve mobility and reduce pain or discomfort.
21 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Utah Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Provo, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460001
Location1034 North 500 WestProvo, UT 84604 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

American Fork Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · American Fork, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460023
Location170 North 1100 EastAmerican Fork, UT 84003 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Orem Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Orem, UT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460043
Location331 North 400 WestOrem, UT 84057 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley

Acute Care Hospitals · West Jordan, UT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460051
Location3580 West 9000 SouthWest Jordan, UT 84088 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Spanish Fork Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spanish Fork, UT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number460062
Location765 East Market Place DriveSpanish Fork, UT 84660 · Utah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84604 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
$125.70 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.01 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

71.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost40

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Hospitalist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Emergency Medicine
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Speech-Language Pathologist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Occupational Therapist
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Dietitian, Registered
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1034 N 500 W
PROVO, UT 84604

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 John Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Edwards is 1568692887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2009.

Where is John Edwards located?

John Edwards practices at 1034 N 500 W, Provo, UT 84604. The listed phone number is (801) 357-7404.

What is John Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is John Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 organizations bill Medicare for John Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ihc Health Services Inc (Provo, UT), Utah Neurological Clinic, PC (Provo, UT) and Summit Brain And Spine PC (Lehi, UT). Each 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 John Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Edwards accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Imperial Health Plan of the Southwest, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah and Select Health and 1 other insurer list John 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 John Edwards affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Edwards is affiliated with Utah Valley Hospital, American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley and Spanish Fork Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Edwards was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 days 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.