2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1568572030 MD
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CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in BALTIMORE, Maryland. 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
177
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
MIPS score
74.0349/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 177 claims across 102 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.0349/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 74.0349 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 177 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1568572030

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

177 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

74.0349/100 9.065100000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
74.0349/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 74.0349/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 74.0349/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in BALTIMORE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1568572030. 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.

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 301 SAINT PAUL ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202, with a listed phone of (410) 539-3434. NPI 1568572030 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what EDWARDS, II 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 177 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 74.0349/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 52.8347, Cost 60.615), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

301 SAINT PAUL ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21202

Provider Details

NPI 1568572030
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

74.0349
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
52.8347
Quality
60.615
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP
FOREST HILL, MD
MARYLAND SPINE CENTER CHARTERED
REISTERSTOWN, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

177
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
239
Total Day Supply
5,256
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
20 (11.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
57% female / 43% 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
Claim-Specialty
Gabapentin
N/A

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's 177 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's specialty?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in BALTIMORE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD wrote 177 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 74.0349/100 (Quality: 52.8347, Cost: 60.615). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD located?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD is located at 301 SAINT PAUL ST, BALTIMORE, MD, 21202. Phone: (410) 539-3434.
What is CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's NPI number?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568572030, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.3%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Claim-Specialty. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD accept Medicare?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 177 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's credentials?
CHARLES EDWARDS, II, MD's NPI is 1568572030 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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