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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1689684516 M.D.
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Nephrology Physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
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
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
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
993 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
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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.
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.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 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
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%
Nephrology Physician average
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.
What Byard Edwards, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
277 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 80
Levothyroxine Sodium
80 claims
- Allopurinol 71
Allopurinol
71 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 46
Amlodipine Besylate
46 claims
- Torsemide 45
Torsemide
45 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 31
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
31 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 28
Tamsulosin Hcl
28 claims
- Spironolactone 19
Spironolactone
19 claims
| 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.
10,569
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.
Dr. Mahboob Aamer
M D
Alpharetta, GA
Dr. Mazen Abdalla
M.D.
Snellville, GA
Dr. Afu Abdul
MD
Cartersville, GA
Dr. Mohamed Abidian
MD
Gainesville, GA
Dr. Ismail Abubakar Ibrahim
MBBS
Albany, GA
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 10,569 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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