Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Edwards, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Hendersonville, NC
- NPI 1851319966
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
805 6Th Ave W Ste 100
Hendersonville, NC 287394137
(828) 693-7230
fax (828) 698-0583 - Additional location
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2695 Hendersonville RD Ste 200
Arden, NC 287048576
(828) 694-8436
fax (828) 654-8152 - Mailing address
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800 N Justice St # 16
Hendersonville, NC 287913410
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 31, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200700930
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851319966. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
339
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$29,834
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 62 | 56 | $118 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 58 | 46 | $87 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 50 | 41 | $8 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 33 | 33 | $158 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 26 | 17 | $75 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 24 | 12 | $48 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 23 | 23 | $108 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 21 | 21 | $54 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 17 | 17 | $126 | |
43235 |
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 14 | 13 | $113 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,261
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Medical Resources Corporation | 4 | $701.98 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 2 | $242.24 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 3 | $225.87 | |
| Merit Medical Systems Inc | 1 | $91.05 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
265
Patients
143
Total drug cost
$11,274
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 69 | 25 | $928 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 52 | 51 | $156 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 43 | 34 | $740 |
| Topiramate | Generic | 31 | 14 | $693 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 28 | 19 | $2,110 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $5,879 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $429 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 12 | 0 | $340 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Edwards practices Surgery Physician in Hendersonville, NC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Edwards practice?
Dr. Christopher Edwards practices at 805 6Th Ave W Ste 100, Hendersonville, NC 287394137. Office phone: 8286937230.
What is Dr. Christopher Edwards's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851319966, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.