Quick answers
- Does Edward F. Aldridge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward F. Aldridge 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 Edward F. Aldridge see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 238 Original Medicare patients and 10,779 services for Edward F. Aldridge. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward F. Aldridge's NPI number?
- 1427148667. 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. Aldridge, 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 | 238 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,779 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,845 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)903 services
- Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (80305)143 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)136 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (J1030)94 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Edward F. Aldridge works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward F. Aldridge 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.
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward F. Aldridge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3091 Bienville BlvdOcean Springs, MS 39564 (228) 818‑5155
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other family doctors in Mississippi
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mississippi — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427148667 |
| 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