Quick answers
- Does Brenda C. Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brenda C. Edwards 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 Brenda C. Edwards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 672 Original Medicare patients and 1,205 services for Brenda C. Edwards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brenda C. Edwards's NPI number?
- 1518999291. 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 Brenda C. Edwards, 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 | 672 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,205 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)592 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)274 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)135 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)88 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)37 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Brenda C. Edwards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8800 W 75th St, Suite 140Shawnee Mission, KS 66204 (913) 362‑3210
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brenda C. Edwards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heart of America Eye Care, P.A.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heart of America Eye Care, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518999291 |
| 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
- 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