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Infectious Disease

Barbara Edwards, MD

Works at hospitals in New Hyde Park, NY · New York

Summary

Barbara Edwards, MD (Infectious Disease) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in New Hyde Park, NY. NPI 1518038603. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Barbara Edwards, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Infectious DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
43Years since medical school (graduated 1983)
New York Medical CollegeMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
North Shore-Lij Medical PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Barbara Edwards work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Barbara Edwards at 1 hospital: Long Island Jewish Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Barbara Edwards see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 8 practice locations, including Forest Hills, NY, New Hyde Park, NY and Manhasset, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Barbara Edwards's specialty?
Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Barbara Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara Edwards accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Barbara Edwards offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Barbara Edwards offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Barbara Edwards?
(718) 830-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Barbara Edwards's NPI number?
1518038603. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Barbara Edwards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barbara Edwards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Barbara Edwards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Barbara Edwards as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other infectious disease doctors in Forest Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1983
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518038603
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians