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RUSSELL PHILIP EDWARDS M.D.
NPI 1922003706
Ophthalmology in San Diego, CA

Active since June 17, 2005PECOS Enrolled
3969 4TH AVE, STE 301, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 291-6191(619) 291-0049 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Russell Philip Edwards M.d. NPPES

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

RUSSELL PHILIP EDWARDS M.D. (NPI 1922003706) is an individual ophthalmology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (G57008) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922003706
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRUSSELL PHILIP EDWARDSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3969 4TH AVE, STE 301San Diego, CA 92103-3165
Mailing Address3969 4th Ave, Ste 301San Diego, CA 92103-3165 · (858) 566-0686
Phone(619) 291-6191
Fax(619) 291-0049
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1922003706 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G57008
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
3969 4TH AVE, San Diego, CA 92103
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Russell Philip Edwards M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Russell Edwards reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Scripps Health
0.1 mi
Family Medicine
501 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 525/600
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881636108 (619) 278-3301
Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
3.5 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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.

BARBARA DENYSIAK M.D.
Legal Medicine
3969 4TH AVE, STE. 203
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 294-6500
DR. MICHAEL T COURIS MD
Ophthalmology
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-6191
RUSSELL P EDWARDS, MD APC
Ophthalmology
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-6191
DR. KELLY SHANNON KEEFE M.D.
Ophthalmology
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 532-6702
UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES OF SAN DIEGO, A MEDICAL CORPORATION
Urology
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 260-0060
COURIQUE OPTICAL
Ophthalmology
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 298-4200
RICHARD R BURNS MD INC
Specialist
3969 4TH AVE, SUITE 300
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (858) 354-1809
STEVEN GIANG OD, INC.
Optometrist
3969 4TH AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 291-6191

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 Russell Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Russell Edwards is 1922003706. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2005.

Where is Russell Edwards located?

Russell Edwards practices at 3969 4th Ave Ste 301, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 291-6191.

What is Russell Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Russell Edwards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Russell Edwards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Russell Edwards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Russell Edwards reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Scripps Health (San Diego, CA) and Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA). 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 Russell Edwards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Russell Edwards was last updated on February 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.