Edward J Fox, MD
Edward J Fox is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Hershey, PA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in orthopaedic surgery, Edward J Fox, MD is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in Hershey. Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include osteoporosis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
Older · 6066dNPPES updated 2009-10-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202371.79/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better16.1%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
16.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better62.5%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
333
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
801
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $970k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Osteoporosis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.2k received from industry
16 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Edward J Fox's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
Po Box 858, Hershey, PA 17033-0858
Differs from practice location
Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Edward J Fox
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edward J Fox for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Hershey 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 J Fox
Dr. Fox is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hershey, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 233-4082.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
30 Hope Dr Ec-089, Hershey, PA 17033-2036
Mailing Address
Po Box 858, Hershey, PA 17033-0858
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