Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Edwards, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Athens, GA

  • NPI 1730253220
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste O
Athens, GA 306062168
(678) 689-1100
fax (678) 722-8206
Additional location
1995 N Park Pl Se, Ste 550
Atlanta, GA 303397801
(770) 438-6318
fax (770) 438-2185
Mailing address
Po Box 1728
Watkinsville, GA 306770034

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 11, 2025
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #026511

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730253220. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
166
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$15,437
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 95 51 $86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $105
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 22 16 $42
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 14 14 $176
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 11 11 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$61
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $24.48
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $19.99
Optinose US, Inc. 1 $16.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$61

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
626
Patients
306
Total drug cost
$11,267
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 172 75 $2,372
Azelastine Hcl Generic 148 61 $5,406
Cephalexin Generic 47 43 $614
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 40 37 $687
Famotidine Generic 37 13 $350
Meclizine Hcl Generic 32 0 $253
Methylprednisolone Generic 31 23 $302
Azithromycin Generic 21 14 $101
Prednisone Generic 19 15 $65
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 16 12 $265

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. David Edwards practices Specialist in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. David Edwards practice?
Dr. David Edwards practices at 1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste O, Athens, GA 306062168. Office phone: 6786891100.
What is Dr. David Edwards's NPI?
Dr. David Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730253220, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.