Edward J Prince, M.D

Orthopaedic Surgery

Edward J Prince is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in St George, UT with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(435) 628-9393St George, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 26 years in orthopaedic surgery, Edward J Prince, M.D is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in St George. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.

1 of 20 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in UTSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in St George26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 354dNPPES updated 2025-06-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2825 E Mall Dr, St George, UT 84790-1954

Fax: (435) 628-9382
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25.78%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.7 pts)

25.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

731

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

147

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

225

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$427 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Prince's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Medical College of Wisconsin

  2. Board certified · Jun 2, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1055 N 500 W Attn: Credentialing, Provo, UT 84604-3305

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100128

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Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Edward J Prince

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Edward J Prince for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to St George 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 Prince

Dr. Prince is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St George, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (435) 628-9393.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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