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CHRISTOPHER E. EDWARDS MD
NPI 1619187663
Family Medicine in Athens, AL

Active since May 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 1200, ATHENS, AL 35611(256) 232-0636(256) 232-1281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher E. Edwards Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER E. EDWARDS MD (NPI 1619187663) is an individual family medicine provider in Athens, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (27558) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619187663
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER E. EDWARDSCredential: MD
Location Address101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 1200Athens, AL 35611-2492
Mailing Address101 Fitness Way, Suite 1200Athens, AL 35611-2492 · (256) 232-0636 · Fax (256) 232-1281
Phone(256) 232-0636
Fax(256) 232-1281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 2017
✔ NPI 1619187663 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 27558
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
101 FITNESS WAY, Athens, AL 35611
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN510I080188AL
Medicaid1619187663AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Christopher E. 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 ID9436229986
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080610000523
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
406 services391 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
338 services320 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
77 services76 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
31 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35611 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$922.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs E1035
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier33 claims33 services$401.61 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 12

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

ANNE TATE WILSON CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 1200
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-0636
JOHN L HINSON M.D.
Urology
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 2300
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 262-2170
DR. BELINDA MAPLES M.D.
Family Medicine
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 1200
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-0636
BELINDA MAPLES M.D., P.C.
Family Medicine
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 1200
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-0636
MS. JENIFER GAIL SANDERS BSN RN (NP STUDENT)
Family Medicine
101 FITNESS WAY
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 232-0636
WESLEY C CROWELL MD
Pediatrics
101 FITNESS WAY, STE 1100
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-0712
MRS. CRYSTAL V. WALKER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 2700
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 233-9273
MICHELLE HOFFMANN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
101 FITNESS WAY, SUITE 2100
ATHENS, AL 35611
Limestone County (256) 216-9730

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 Christopher Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Edwards is 1619187663. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2007.

Where is Christopher Edwards located?

Christopher Edwards practices at 101 Fitness Way Suite 1200, Athens, AL 35611. The listed phone number is (256) 232-0636.

What is Christopher Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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 Christopher Edwards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Christopher 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Edwards was last updated on February 24, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.