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

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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
Saint Francis Medical CenterCape girardeau, MOHospital
SoutheasthealthCape girardeau, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

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

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Dean A Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
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

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. Dr Dean A 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
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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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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