Aaron Paul Edwards, D.O.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Aaron Paul Edwards is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tacoma, WA with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Aaron Paul Edwards, D.O. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Tacoma, WA. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, mood disorders, and bipolar disorder. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1130dNPPES updated 2023-04-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Washington on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.9/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.3 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
17
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
88
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,650
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $346k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$29 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Aaron Paul Edwards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Apr 18, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
5091 Debbie Ct, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-6902
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Aaron Paul Edwards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Aaron Paul Edwards for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, bipolar management — no travel to Tacoma required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aaron Paul Edwards
Dr. Edwards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tacoma, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 968-2700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Aaron Paul Edwards
Practice Location
9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431-1100
Mailing Address
5091 Debbie Ct, Gig Harbor, WA 98335-6902
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