Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Edwards, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1265753743
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 16, 2016
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #32707 · South Carolina #LL32707

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265753743. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,611
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$246,163
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,252 1,068 $8
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 822 793 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 657 485 $120
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 565 481 $13
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 299 289 $11
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 208 208 $180
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 132 113 $24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 106 106 $156
93356 Heart muscle strain imaging 84 84 $34
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 77 29 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$84
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 3 $65.62
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 1 $18.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$84

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,887
Patients
575
Total drug cost
$525,355
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 287 85 $5,480
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 283 73 $333,539
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 180 54 $3,013
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 147 51 $4,113
Losartan Potassium Generic 130 43 $2,552
Spironolactone Generic 113 35 $1,052
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 107 31 $578
Lisinopril Generic 101 33 $1,121
Carvedilol Generic 91 26 $1,564
Furosemide Generic 88 33 $544

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. William Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. William Edwards practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. William Edwards practice?
Dr. William Edwards practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. William Edwards's NPI?
Dr. William Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265753743, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.