Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Ridgecrest, CA

Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Ridgecrest, California. He graduated from medical school in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and his current practice location is 1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 499-3640.

Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 19400) 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 1548248776.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards, MD
1011 N China Lake Blvd,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3130
(760) 499-3640
(760) 499-7229

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Terminel Edwards
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience47 Years
Location1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, California
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 Joseph Terminel Edwards graduated from medical school in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548248776
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597753368
  • Enrollment ID: I20190828001660

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548248776NPI-NPPES
031815OtherAZMEDICARE
031916OtherAZMEDICARE
176835MedicaidAZ
ZFQ31815OtherMEDICARE
Z165308OtherAZMEDICARE
031881OtherMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 19400 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ridgecrest Regional HospitalRidgecrest, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital973909989678

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 Joseph Terminel Edwards allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRidgecrest Regional Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447253125
PECOS PAC ID: 9739099896
Enrollment ID: O20060929000159

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 Joseph Terminel 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 Joseph Terminel Edwards, MD
1081 N China Lake Blvd,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3130

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Dr Joseph Terminel Edwards, MD
1011 N China Lake Blvd,
Ridgecrest, CA 93555-3130

Ph: (760) 499-3640

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Ridgecrest, CA

Dr. Ray N Iskander, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: 760-499-3640    Fax: 760-499-7229
Dr. Judith J Burichin, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1011 N China Lake Blvd Ste 190, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: 760-499-3640    Fax: 760-499-7229
Billie Yvonne Guerra, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: 760-499-3640    Fax: 760-499-7229
Dr. Rose Stone, M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1011 N China Lake Blvd, Suite A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: 760-499-3640    Fax: 760-499-7229
Dr. Bobby Ray Miller Jr., M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1041 N China Lake Blvd, Ste C, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: 760-446-4875    Fax: 760-446-2165

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