Dr. Christopher James Edwards

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher James Edwards, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Davie Medical Center, North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Dr. Christopher James Edwards also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Wake Forest University Health Sciences. Dr. Christopher James Edwards accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (336) 716-5222 to request Dr. Christopher James Edwards the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: Medical Center Blvd
Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

Phone 1: (336) 716-5222
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher James Edwards
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830331180
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 15 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. Christopher James Edwards attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1881822856
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 29, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

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. Christopher James Edwards

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher James Edwards has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 15 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine
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    Pain Medicine
    An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals

Davie Medical Center


Medical Group Practice

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences


Practice Locations

Medical Center Blvd
Wake Forest University, Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC 27157

Phone: (336) 716-5222
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


Medical Ctr Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27157-0001
Phone: (336) 716-2734
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, August 30, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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