Robert Joseph Edwards, M.D.
Robert Joseph Edwards is a Family Medicine specialist based in Alexander City, AL with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Robert Joseph Edwards, M.D. has been part of the Alexander City medical community since 2011 in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2011), he has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 52% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4318dNPPES updated 2014-07-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Alabama, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202384.18/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.42%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
150
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
481
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,149
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $251k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+24%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$293 received from industry
14 transactions 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 Robert Joseph Edwards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 024002
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Robert Joseph Edwards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Joseph Edwards for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alexander City 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 Robert Joseph Edwards
Dr. Edwards is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alexander City, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 234-4131.
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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Practice Location
44 Aliant Pkwy, Alexander City, AL 35010-3426
Mailing Address
44 Aliant Pkwy, Alexander City, AL 35010-3426
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