Dr. Richard Edwards, MD
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
21+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards, MD is a healthcare provider with 21 years of experience practicing in Newport News, VA.
Specialty Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
42
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Class of 1984
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 0101038910 | Internal Medicine | |
| Virginia | 0101038910 | Internal Medicine | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Richard Edwards
With 21 years of practice, Dr. Richard Edwards is an established cardiovascular disease (cardiology) provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984. Dr. currently practices at Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group Pc in Newport News, Virginia. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447246160, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Richard Edwards as a high-volume cardiovascular disease (cardiology) provider, treating approximately 2K Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 5K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates sustained experience with complex Medicare cases.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Richard Edwards received $123 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$123
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Richard Edwards
What does Dr. Richard Edwards specialize in?
Dr. Richard Edwards specializes in Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). Secondary taxonomy filings also list Internal Medicine.
Where does Dr. Richard Edwards practice?
Dr. Richard Edwards practices at Tidewater Physicians Multispecialty Group Pc in Newport News, Virginia.
Does Dr. Richard Edwards accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Richard Edwards accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 2K Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Richard Edwards's NPI number?
Dr. Richard Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447246160. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Richard Edwards been practicing?
Dr. Richard Edwards has approximately 21 years of practice experience, having graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984.