Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Edwards, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Little Rock, AR

  • NPI 1235289596
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5220 Northshore Dr
Little Rock, AR 721185297
(501) 663-6455
fax (501) 663-4877

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2025
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arkansas #E6910 · North Carolina #2011-00252
Medicaid
AR #193595001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235289596. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,230
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$474,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 560 377 $81
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 377 233 $35
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 329 226 $40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 219 147 $63
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 160 90 $7
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis 82 73 $1,525
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 72 68 $1,160
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 65 46 $39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 45 41 $1,147
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views 40 40 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Little Rock Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30,768
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 41 $24,947.55
Encore Medical, Lp 3 $5,661.08
Midsouth Orthopedics INC. 1 $99.37
Stryker Corporation 1 $34.04
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $26.43

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$10,625
Travel and Lodging
$6,768
Education
$6,305
Royalty or License
$5,661
Food and Beverage
$1,410

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,853
Patients
1,141
Total drug cost
$54,011
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 374 151 $4,004
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 344 165 $3,703
Cefadroxil Generic 232 206 $1,954
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 199 165 $2,777
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 128 118 $2,771
Tramadol Hcl Generic 104 73 $497
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 89 38 $3,516
Celecoxib Generic 69 29 $1,908
Diazepam Generic 58 36 $151
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 52 44 $30,856

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Edwards practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Paul Edwards practice?
Dr. Paul Edwards practices at 5220 Northshore Dr, Little Rock, AR 721185297. Office phone: 5016636455.
What is Dr. Paul Edwards's NPI?
Dr. Paul Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235289596, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.