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Active NPI 1154438257 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Joseph Edwards , MD

Ophthalmology • Parma, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Edwards, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Parma, OH. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1974, Dr. Edwards delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5500 RIDGE ROAD.

Dr. Edwards accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5500 Ridge Road
#208

Parma, OH 44129

Telephone 4408847181
Fax 4408847738
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ridgepark Family Practice Facility NPI 1932386919

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Parma, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
52 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 52.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Parma, OH (803 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Edwards (52 Years) 52 Yrs
Parma Specialty Average (52.0 Years) 52.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
547 277 $145.00 $109.02
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
444 137 $95.00 $76.33
92134 Imaging of retina
306 180 $175.00 $34.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
171 115 $175.00 $31.31
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
43 38 $50.00 $24.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $160.00 $129.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
29 29 $90.00 $54.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
23 20 $2200.00 $471.89
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
19 17 $100.00 $26.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
13 13 $646.15 $280.61

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License OH 35037510

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
0394989 (OH)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Healthcare Ins
0800572
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Anthem Ins Company
000000118992
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Caresource Ins Company
311205732026
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna Ins Company
9340006

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 5500 RIDGE ROAD, #208, PARMA, OH 44129 (Tel: 4408847181)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 5500 RIDGE ROAD, #208, PARMA, OH 44129 (Tel: 4408847181)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES EDWARDS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #35037510 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154438257
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 24, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5500 Ridge Road, #208

Parma, OH 44129

Phone: 4408847181

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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