JOEL LYNN EDWARDS MD
NPI 1912977836
Family Medicine in Mocksville, NC
NPI Status: Active since January 24, 2006
Contact Information
485 VALLEY RD
MOCKSVILLE, NC
ZIP 27028
Phone: (336) 751-8000
Fax: (336) 751-8010
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOEL EDWARDS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joel Edwards, a primary care provider established in Mocksville, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1912977836 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 20896 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1912977836
- Provider Name
- JOEL LYNN EDWARDS MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 485 VALLEY RD MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028
- Location Phone
- (336) 751-8000
- Location Fax
- (336) 751-8010
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 751803 CHARLOTTE, NC 28275
- Mailing Phone
- (336) 751-8000
- Mailing Fax
- (336) 751-8010
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-24-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-25-2020
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Joel Edwards sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 20896
- License State
- NC
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8930213 | MEDICAID (05) | NC |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 121 times for 85 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Spirometry Evaluation | 90% | 39 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of COPD who had spirometry results documented | ||
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 98% | 167 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Diabetes: Eye Exam | 100% | 58 |
| Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 93% | 268 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 46% | 298 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age | 91% | 99 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis | ||
| Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older | 3% | 136 |
| Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1912977836, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1912977836, enumerated as an "individual" on January 24, 2006.
The provider is located at 485 VALLEY RD MOCKSVILLE, NC 27028 and the phone number is (336) 751-8000.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
