JOSEPH K. EDWARDS MD – NPI #1093980492
Anesthesiology
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
JOSEPH EDWARDS is an anesthesiologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1093980492 to JOSEPH EDWARDS on April 25, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 5 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 11, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH EDWARDS below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH K. EDWARDS
(more than 18 years ago)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322-1059 Phone: (404) 712-2000 Fax:
5 Other location(s):
Atlanta, GA 30318-2593
Phone: (404) 537-4910
Atlanta, GA 30309-1281
Phone: (678) 216-0771
Fayetteville, GA 30214-4526
Phone: (404) 351-1745
Newnan, GA 30265-1618
Phone: (770) 400-1000
Newnan, GA 30265-8306
Phone: (770) 253-1912
ATLANTA, GA 30309-5219 Phone: (701) 450-0010 Fax:
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207L00000X - Anesthesiology (Primary) |
GA | 67292 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JOSEPH EDWARDS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN550 PEACHTREE STREET, NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
- EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL1364 CLIFTON ROAD, NE
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