Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Edwards, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Omaha, NE

  • NPI 1952557209
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12565 W Center RD, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 681443802
(402) 342-5566
fax (402) 930-4110

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 15, 2012
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #26710

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952557209. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
449
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$42,502
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 226 86 $72
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 128 72 $110
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 49 48 $161
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 26 19 $70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 20 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Omaha Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Howard Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Edwards practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Omaha, NE.
Where does Dr. Howard Edwards practice?
Dr. Howard Edwards practices at 12565 W Center RD, Omaha, NE 681443802. Office phone: 4023425566.
What is Dr. Howard Edwards's NPI?
Dr. Howard Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952557209, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.