Dr Dean A Edwards, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Cape Girardeau, MO

Dr Dean A Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Gastroenterology Associates Of Southeast Mo, Pc and his current practice location is 1429 N Mount Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 334-8870.

Dr Dean A Edwards is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number MD105287) 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 1487624557.

Contact Information

Dr Dean A Edwards, MD
1429 N Mount Auburn Rd,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-2171
(573) 334-8870
(573) 388-2310



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Dean A Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience35 Years
Location1429 N Mount Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
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:
  • Dr Dean A Edwards attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487624557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/01/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618048240
  • Enrollment ID: I20100924001330

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dean A Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487624557NPI-NPPES
206977506MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD105287 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
SoutheasthealthCape girardeau, MOHospital
Saint Francis Medical CenterCape girardeau, MOHospital
Perry County Memorial HospitalPerryville, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gastroenterology Associates Of Southeast Mo, Pc60028838734

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGastroenterology Associates Of Southeast Mo, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720035439
PECOS PAC ID: 6002883873
Enrollment ID: O20040911000273

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Dean A Edwards, MD
477 Kensington Ln,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-8428

Ph: (573) 334-4969
Dr Dean A Edwards, MD
1429 N Mount Auburn Rd,
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-2171

Ph: (573) 334-8870

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Cape Girardeau, MO

Kenneth W Retter, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 211 Saint Francis Dr Ste 15, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-331-3333    
Dr. Aaron Lang, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1723 Broadway St, Suite 315, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: 573-332-0226    Fax: 573-332-0344
Philip W Taylor, M.D., FACP
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3250 Gordonville Rd, Ste 301, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-334-9641    Fax: 573-331-3120
Tibebe Haile, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Phone: 573-331-6431    Fax: 573-986-5984
Dr. Tiffany Renae Samples, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 211 Saint Francis Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-331-5770    Fax: 573-331-3974
Narjes F Alamri, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3250 Gordonville Rd Ste 301, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-334-9641    Fax: 573-331-4130
Rebecca L Smith, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 211 Saint Francis Dr, Suite 15, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone: 573-331-3333    Fax: 573-331-3334

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