DR. JOSHUA JOSEPH EDWARDS M.D.
NPI 1942662945
Hospitalist in Sacramento, CA

Q: What is Joshua Edwards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joshua Edwards is 1942662945. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2016.

Q: What is Joshua Edwards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joshua Edwards was last updated on September 20, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

3000 Q ST FL 3, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816(916) 733-3400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 20, 2019, Jul 8, 2019, Mar 28, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Joshua Joseph Edwards M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSHUA JOSEPH EDWARDS M.D. (NPI 1942662945) is an individual hospitalist provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A162762) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942662945

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSHUA JOSEPH EDWARDSCredential: M.D.

Location Address3000 Q ST FL 3Sacramento, CA 95816-7058

Mailing Address3400 Data DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956

Phone(916) 733-3400

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1942662945 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A162762

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 162762 (CA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

3000 Q ST FL 3, Sacramento, CA 95816

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joshua Joseph Edwards M.d. 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 ID4880989334

PECOS Enrollment IDI20191022002134

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

415 services151 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

208 services121 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

170 services167 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

133 services132 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

38 services31 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.

16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95816 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

$137.20 typical visit price

range $60.44 – $180.85

Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$105.95 typical visit price

range $19.88 – $148.15

Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)

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.

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.

96.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.34

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers23 claims23 services$12.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers18 claims18 services$2.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers33 claims33 services$61.07 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 20

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

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