Christopher E Edwards, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Athens, AL

Christopher E Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Athens, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Northwest Emergency Physician Group and his current practice location is 101 Fitness Way, Suite 1200, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 232-0636.

Christopher E Edwards is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 27558) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1619187663.

Contact Information

Christopher E Edwards, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 1200,
Athens, AL 35611-2492
(256) 232-0636
(256) 232-1281



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher E Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience19 Years
Location101 Fitness Way, Athens, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher E Edwards attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619187663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/22/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/24/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436229986
  • Enrollment ID: I20080610000523

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher E Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619187663NPI-NPPES
1619187663MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 27558 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Alacare Home Health & HospiceBirmingham, ALHospice
Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, ALHospital
Helen Keller HospitalSheffield, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Northwest Emergency Physician Group862822442511

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Entity NameEmergency Medical Associates, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609960798
PECOS PAC ID: 8426025453
Enrollment ID: O20040910000476

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Entity NameApp Of Alabama Ed Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1659646040
PECOS PAC ID: 3577725068
Enrollment ID: O20120430000174

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Entity NameNorthwest Emergency Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205197951
PECOS PAC ID: 8628224425
Enrollment ID: O20120810000153

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Entity NameAthens-limestone Er Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528314119
PECOS PAC ID: 6204084502
Enrollment ID: O20120911000679

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Entity NameLakeland Physicians, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851780951
PECOS PAC ID: 0446578298
Enrollment ID: O20150408000559

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Entity NameCrestwood Hb Medical Services Llc
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PECOS PAC ID: 2163876491
Enrollment ID: O20230920003115

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher E Edwards, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 1200,
Athens, AL 35611-2492

Ph: (256) 232-0636
Christopher E Edwards, MD
101 Fitness Way, Suite 1200,
Athens, AL 35611-2492

Ph: (256) 232-0636

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