Quick answers
- Does Willie S. Edwards Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Willie S. Edwards Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Willie S. Edwards Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 304 Original Medicare patients and 1,125 services for Willie S. Edwards Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Willie S. Edwards Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1134129216. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Willie S. Edwards Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 304 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,125 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)245 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)183 services
- Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (63048)79 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (72040)57 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)44 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Anxiety37%
Hospitals where Willie S. Edwards Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Willie S. Edwards Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Carolina Pines Regional Medical CenterHartsville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420010
- McLeod Health CherawCheraw, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420107
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
- Prisma Health Tuomey HospitalSumter, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420070
Practice locations
Addresses where Willie S. Edwards Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1604 Medical DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 (910) 276‑4611
- 2724 W Palmetto StFlorence, SC 29501 (843) 292‑1900
- 2724 W Palmetto St, Suite 2Florence, SC 29501 (843) 292‑1900
- 555 E Cheves StFlorence, SC 29506 (843) 777‑7000
- 800 E Cheves StFlorence, SC 29506
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Willie S. Edwards Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLeod Physician Associates II550 clinicians in the group
- Cora South Carolina LLC236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Laurinburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laurinburg, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLeod Physician Associates II
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134129216 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians