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DR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN EDWARDS M.D.
NPI 1871564708
Family Medicine in Lubbock, TX

Active since January 30, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 13, 2027
1802 E 50TH STREET, SUITE 104, LUBBOCK, TX 79404(806) 771-1160(806) 771-1162 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. William Benjamin Edwards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN EDWARDS M.D. (NPI 1871564708) is an individual family medicine provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (L7364) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through February 13, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871564708
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM BENJAMIN EDWARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1802 E 50TH STREET, SUITE 104Lubbock, TX 79404
Mailing Address1802 E 50th Street, Suite 104Lubbock, TX 79404 · (806) 771-1160 · Fax (806) 771-1162
Phone(806) 771-1160
Fax(806) 771-1162
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2013
✔ NPI 1871564708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L7364
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.
1802 E 50TH STREET, Lubbock, TX 79404
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid166359304TX
Medicaid182156301TX
Medicare UPINI03331TX
Medicaid15778291NM
Medicare PIN00W580
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8E0321TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. William Benjamin Edwards M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from February 13, 2017 through February 13, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 13, 2017
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 13, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79404 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

BEN EDWARDS PA
Family Medicine
1802 E 50TH STREET, SUITE 104
LUBBOCK, TX 79404
Lubbock County (806) 771-1160

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 William Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Edwards is 1871564708. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is William Edwards located?

William Edwards practices at 1802 E 50th Street Suite 104, Lubbock, TX 79404. The listed phone number is (806) 771-1160.

What is William Edwards's specialty?

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

Is William Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

No. William Edwards has opted out of Medicare through February 13, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Edwards was last updated on September 11, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.