Christopher Owen Edwards, MD - Medicare Neurology in New Orleans, LA

Christopher Owen Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-3980.

Christopher Owen Edwards is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.208015) 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 1033479878.

Contact Information

Christopher Owen Edwards, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
(504) 842-3980
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher Owen Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurology
Experience12 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, Louisiana
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 Owen Edwards attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033479878
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/28/2012
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820395148
  • Enrollment ID: I20171009001776

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Owen Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033479878NPI-NPPES
MD.208015OtherLANEUROLOGY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology MD.208015 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Home Health Of New OrleansMetairie, LAHome health agency
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192403

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Owen Edwards is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Owen Edwards, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Christopher Owen Edwards, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-3980

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