2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1689684516 M.D.
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BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
993
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. filed 993 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia, prescribing 91% generic.

993
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

993 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1689684516

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

993 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1689684516. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5669 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30342, with a listed phone of (404) 401-7311. NPI 1689684516 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDWARDS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 993 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $51K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

5669 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30342

Provider Details

NPI 1689684516
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 993 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

993
Total Claims
$51K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,183
Total Day Supply
64,292
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$24K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.50
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
277
Levothyroxine Sodium
80
Allopurinol
71
Amlodipine Besylate
46
Torsemide
45
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
31
Tamsulosin Hcl
28
Spironolactone
19
Midodrine Hcl
18
Metoprolol Tartrate
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s 993 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as EDWARDS.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s specialty?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. wrote 993 Medicare Part D claims totaling $51K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. located?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. is located at 5669 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30342. Phone: (404) 401-7311.
What is BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s NPI number?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689684516, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. accept Medicare?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 993 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s credentials?
BYARD EDWARDS, M.D.'s NPI is 1689684516 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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