Dr. Christopher James Edmands
Family Practice in Parkersburg, West Virginia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 24+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher James Edmands, DO, is a Family Practice specialist in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Camden Clark Medical Center, Jackson General Hospital, Marietta Memorial Hospital, Selby General Hospital. Dr. Christopher James Edmands also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Marietta Memorial Hospital. Dr. Christopher James Edmands accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (740) 423-3202 to request Dr. Christopher James Edmands the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Christopher James Edmands |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5294797007 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns 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
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 24 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher James Edmands attended and graduated from West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1912955758
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 4, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, December 26, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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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.
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EHR - He does 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.
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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.
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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. Christopher James Edmands
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher James Edmands has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 24 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 1952 | West Virginia |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Parkersburg, West Virginia | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Ripley, West Virginia | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Marietta, Ohio | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| Marietta, Ohio | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Marietta Memorial Hospital
| Marietta Memorial Hospital | 146 |
Practice Locations
418 Grand Park Dr
Suite 312
Parkersburg, WV 26101-4000
Phone: (740) 423-3202
Fax: (740) 423-3238
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, August 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, December 26, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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