2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1215992292 MD MPH
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NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH

Pediatrics Physician in WOODBURY, Minnesota. 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 121 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in WOODBURY, Minnesota.

201
Part D claims, 2023
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.

NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

201 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2006

NPI 1215992292

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

201 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD MPH credentials at 155 RADIO DR, WOODBURY, MN, 55125, with a listed phone of (952) 831-8742. NPI 1215992292 was issued on 04/20/2006. 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 201 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 121 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

155 RADIO DR
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Provider Details

NPI 1215992292
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD MPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH 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.

PARK NICOLLET CLINIC
MAPLE GROVE, MN
TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
BLOOMINGTON, MN

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.

201
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
121
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
205
Total Day Supply
2,242
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
42 (20.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH 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
Gabapentin
43
Diclofenac Sodium
40
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
24
Methylprednisolone
13

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's 201 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's specialty?
NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in WOODBURY, Minnesota. Credentials: MD MPH.
How much does NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 121 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH located?
NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH is located at 155 RADIO DR, WOODBURY, MN, 55125. Phone: (952) 831-8742.
What is NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's NPI number?
NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215992292, issued on 04/20/2006.
Does NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH had 42 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 20.9%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Diclofenac Sodium, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 121 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's credentials?
NICHOLAS EDWARDS, MD MPH's NPI is 1215992292 with credentials MD MPH. 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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