2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487940680
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MARGARET EDWARDS

Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 746 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$241.2
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARGARET EDWARDS filed 9,494 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri, prescribing 87% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MARGARET EDWARDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,494 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARGARET EDWARDS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MARGARET EDWARDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2011

NPI 1487940680

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,494 250% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

MARGARET EDWARDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 615 S NEW BALLAS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141, with a listed phone of (314) 251-5834. NPI 1487940680 was issued on 06/26/2011. 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 9,494 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 746 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $916K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

615 S NEW BALLAS RD
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

Provider Details

NPI 1487940680
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/26/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARGARET EDWARDS 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.

MERCY CLINIC EAST COMMUNITIES
BALLWIN, MO

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MARGARET EDWARDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$241

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARGARET EDWARDS — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 9,494 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.

9,494
Total Claims
$916K
Total Drug Cost
746
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21,247
Total Day Supply
612,803
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$766K
Generic Drug Cost
$147K
Opioid Claims
348 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
244

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 409, 75-84: 225, 85+: 79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MARGARET EDWARDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
623
Levothyroxine Sodium
516
Losartan Potassium
361
Amlodipine Besylate
281
Lisinopril
262
Hydrochlorothiazide
252
Omeprazole
210
Metoprolol Succinate
209
Gabapentin
177
Escitalopram Oxalate
172

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MARGARET EDWARDS fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MARGARET EDWARDS's 9,494 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARGARET EDWARDS's specialty?
MARGARET EDWARDS specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAINT LOUIS, Missouri.
How much does MARGARET EDWARDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARGARET EDWARDS wrote 9,494 Medicare Part D claims totaling $916K in drug costs for 746 beneficiaries.
Where is MARGARET EDWARDS located?
MARGARET EDWARDS is located at 615 S NEW BALLAS RD, SAINT LOUIS, MO, 63141. Phone: (314) 251-5834.
What is MARGARET EDWARDS's NPI number?
MARGARET EDWARDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487940680, issued on 06/26/2011.
Does MARGARET EDWARDS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARGARET EDWARDS's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $766K in brand drug costs.
Does MARGARET EDWARDS prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARGARET EDWARDS had 348 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARGARET EDWARDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARGARET EDWARDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARGARET EDWARDS accept Medicare?
MARGARET EDWARDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,494 Part D claims and 746 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARGARET EDWARDS's credentials?
MARGARET EDWARDS's NPI is 1487940680. 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.

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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