Quick answers
- Does Edward F. Verner accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Edward F. Verner may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Edward F. Verner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 149 services for Edward F. Verner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward F. Verner's NPI number?
- 1356457162. 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 Edward F. Verner, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 149 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)52 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)31 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)15 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%
- Arthritis63%
- Heart failure57%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Diabetes48%
Hospitals where Edward F. Verner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward F. Verner 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.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward F. Verner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 225 W Waco DrWaco, TX 76707 (254) 750‑5409
- 301 Richland W Cir, Providence Internal Medicine ClinicWaco, TX 76712 (254) 537‑6200
- 405 Londonderry DrWaco, TX 76712
- 6901 Medical PkwyWaco, TX 76712 (254) 751‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward F. Verner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Health Alliance118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Health Alliance
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356457162 |
| 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