Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Edwards, D.O.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Florence, SC

  • NPI 1538466206
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1137 Took Pl
Florence, SC 295056482
(843) 245-4787

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2014
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #MLDO1685

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538466206. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
680
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$74,619
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 212 199 $114
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 169 160 $163
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 118 108 $8
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 61 59 $202
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 53 44 $67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 40 29 $81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 20 $108

In context: peer comparison

Among 21 peers in Florence Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
977
Patients
384
Total drug cost
$15,905
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 184 34 $1,353
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 171 81 $5,208
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 73 18 $1,770
Cephalexin Generic 66 66 $588
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 64 15 $879
Tramadol Hcl Generic 56 43 $173
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 48 0 $269
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 45 15 $1,575
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 44 12 $302
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 43 13 $695

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Edwards's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Edwards practices Internal Medicine Physician in Florence, SC.
Where does Dr. Charles Edwards practice?
Dr. Charles Edwards practices at 1137 Took Pl, Florence, SC 295056482. Office phone: 8432454787.
What is Dr. Charles Edwards's NPI?
Dr. Charles Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538466206, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Edwards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Edwards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.