Edward James Dunn, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
With over 53 years in internal medicine, Edward James Dunn, M.D. is a long-established hospice and palliative medicine specialist in Louisville. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 1973, he brings 53+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
401 E Chestnut St Unit 310, Louisville, KY 40202-5703
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.2/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better69.12%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+64 pts)
69.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
129
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
68
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 3, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490017
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward James Dunn for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Louisville 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 Edward James Dunn
NPI records show Dr. Dunn as active with telehealth listed in Louisville, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 588-4600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
401 E Chestnut St Unit 310, Louisville, KY 40202-5703
Mailing Address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
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