Sandra Ann Edwards
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sandra Ann Edwards specializes in nursing, serving patients in Creston, IA in group practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Creston area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1882dNPPES updated 2021-03-11 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
75
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
112
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,642
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $417k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-37%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$630 received from industry
18 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 Sandra Ann Edwards's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 10, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
6 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Sandra Ann Edwards
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra Ann Edwards for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Creston 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 Sandra Ann Edwards
NPI records show Dr. Edwards as active with telehealth listed in Creston, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (641) 782-8457.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandra Ann Edwards
Practice Location
1003 Cottonwood Rd, Creston, IA 50801-1012
Mailing Address
1003 Cottonwood Rd, Creston, IA 50801-1012
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