Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. 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 Nicholas J. Edwards see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 323 Original Medicare patients and 572 services for Nicholas J. Edwards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Edwards's NPI number?
- 1538571112. 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 Nicholas J. 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 | 323 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 572 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)258 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)168 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)77 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)34 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)14 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Anxiety44%
- Depression37%
- Heart failure34%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Edwards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Edwards 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.
- MercyOne Dubuque Medical CenterDubuque, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160069
- MercyOne Dyersville Medical CenterDyersville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161378
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Edwards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 Mercy DrDubuque, IA 52001 (319) 589‑8000
- 4135 Pennsylvania AveDubuque, IA 52002
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Edwards as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Unified Therapy Services, Inc120 clinicians in the group
- Dubuque Emergency Physicians PC10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Dubuque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dubuque, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Unified Therapy Services, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538571112 |
| 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