BRIAN P. EDWARDS MD – NPI #1972731271
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

BRIAN EDWARDS is a physician located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1972731271 to BRIAN EDWARDS on June 24, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 11, 2018. 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 BRIAN EDWARDS below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN P. EDWARDS

NPI Number
1972731271
Enumeration Date

(about 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN P. EDWARDS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
4815 ALAMEDA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
Phone: (915) 521-7621 Fax: (915) 521-7849
3 Other location(s):
3901 Chrysler Dr Ste 4A
Detroit, MI 48201-2167
Phone: (313) 745-4525
Fax: (313) 577-3223
4201 Saint Antoine St Ste 5C
Detroit, MI 48201-2153
Phone: (313) 577-5030
Fax: (313) 745-4707
50 E Canfield St
General Medicine Ambulatory Practice
Detroit, MI 48201-1804
Phone: (313) 745-4525
Fax: (313) 966-7305
Mailing address
440 RAYNOLDS ST # 51015
EL PASO, TX 79905-1613
Phone: (915) 215-4477 Fax: (915) 215-5386
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)
MI 4301094599
208M00000X
- Hospitalist
MI 4301094599

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

Education
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIAN EDWARDS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO
      4815 ALAMEDA AVE
      EL PASO, TX 79905

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