JAMES M. EDWARDS M.D. – NPI #1023125713
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JAMES EDWARDS is an orthopaedic surgeon located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1023125713 to JAMES EDWARDS on August 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Mar 09, 2021. 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 JAMES EDWARDS below.

NPI Profile for
JAMES M. EDWARDS

NPI Number
1023125713
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JAMES M. EDWARDS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
48 DOCTORS PARK
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703-4928
Phone: (573) 335-8257 Fax: (573) 335-8424
Mailing address
PO BOX 801143
KANSAS CITY, MO 64180-1143
Phone: (573) 331-3000 Fax: (573) 331-5073
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 09, 2021

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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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 MO 113184

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
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
JAMES EDWARDS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MISSOURI DELTA MEDICAL CENTER
      1008 NORTH MAIN ST
      SIKESTON, MO 63801
    • POPLAR BLUFF REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      3100 OAK GROVE ROAD
      POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901
    • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
      211 ST FRANCIS DR
      CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63703
    • SOUTHEASTHEALTH
      1701 LACEY ST
      CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 63701
    • SOUTHEASTHEALTH CENTER OF STODDARD COUNTY
      1200 N ONE MILE RD
      DEXTER, MO 63841
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • VISITING NURSE ASSN OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI, INC
      PO BOX 768
      KENNETT, MO 63857

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