Quick answers
- Does George D. Edwards Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George D. Edwards Iii 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 George D. Edwards Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 649 services for George D. Edwards Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George D. Edwards Iii's NPI number?
- 1548229636. 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 George D. Edwards Iii, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 649 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)200 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)99 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)51 services
- Detection test by nucleic acid for respiratory syncytial virus, amplified probe technique (87634)44 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)43 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety31%
Practice locations
Addresses where George D. Edwards Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 N Causeway BlvdMandeville, LA 70471 (985) 249‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George D. Edwards Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rapid Urgent Care Inc37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Mandeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mandeville, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rapid Urgent Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548229636 |
| 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