Melanie Andene Edwards, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
With over 25 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Melanie Andene Edwards, M.D. is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Ypsilanti. Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine (class of 2001), she has been practicing for over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
Older · 2499dNPPES updated 2019-07-03 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
109
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
15
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
26
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $717
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12.4k received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Melanie Andene Edwards's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.71 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe 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 · 2001
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Lbby J2000, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Melanie Andene Edwards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Andene Edwards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ypsilanti 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 Melanie Andene Edwards
Dr. Edwards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ypsilanti, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 712-5500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Andene Edwards
Practice Location
5325 Elliott Dr Ste 102, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Mailing Address
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Lbby J2000, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484
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