Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr, - Medicare Urology in Lenoir, NC

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Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr, is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Lenoir, North Carolina. He went to University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine and graduated in 2016 and has 8 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 202, Lenoir, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 757-6464.

Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2020-04205) 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 1730530502.

Contact Information

Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr,
401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 202,
Lenoir, NC 28645-5463
(828) 757-6464
(828) 757-6424

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kent Russell Edwards Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience8 Years
Location401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 202, Lenoir, North Carolina
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 Kent Russell Edwards Jr attended and graduated from University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine in 2016
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730530502
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/23/2016
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597045161
  • Enrollment ID: I20210714002714

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730530502NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology LL39777 (South Carolina)Secondary
208800000XUrology 2020-04205 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital
Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Viewmont Urology Clinic, Pa60028907046

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 Kent Russell Edwards Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameViewmont Urology Clinic, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962435529
PECOS PAC ID: 6002890704
Enrollment ID: O20040617001385
Entity NameCaldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376983171
PECOS PAC ID: 5395646970
Enrollment ID: O20130829000616

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 Kent Russell Edwards Jr 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 Kent Russell Edwards Jr,
169 Ashley Ave, Room 202 Main Hospital,
Charleston, SC 29425-8905

Ph: (843) 792-3072		Dr Kent Russell Edwards Jr,
401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 202,
Lenoir, NC 28645-5463

Ph: (828) 757-6464

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Urology Doctors in Lenoir, NC

Dr. Ralph H. Duckett, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 210, Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone: 828-757-6431    Fax: 828-757-6432
Dr. David O Cook, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 401 Mulberry St Sw Ste 210, Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone: 828-757-6431    Fax: 828-757-6432

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