Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Columbus, Mississippi. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto, Mountainview Hospital, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center. Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc. Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (662) 240-1412 to request Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 255 Baptist Blvd
Columbus, MS 39705-2006

Phone 1: (662) 240-1412
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kenneth Osita Edmunds
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9537357785
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds graduated from medical school in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1265466213
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 13, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kenneth Osita Edmunds has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 44 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Baptist Memorial Medical Group, Inc


Practice Locations

255 Baptist Blvd
Columbus, MS 39705-2006
Phone: (662) 240-1412
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2600 5th Street N
Columbus, MS 39705-2006
Phone: (662) 244-2960
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, March 13, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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