Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Kent R. Edwards work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Kent R. Edwards at 3 hospitals: Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Kent R. Edwards see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Hickory, NC and Lenoir, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Kent R. Edwards's specialty?
- Medicare lists Urology as the primary specialty.
- Does Kent R. Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kent R. 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 Kent R. Edwards offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kent R. Edwards offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Kent R. Edwards?
- (828) 322-4340, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Kent R. Edwards's NPI number?
- 1730530502. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Kent R. Edwards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kent R. Edwards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340041
- Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340143
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Kent R. Edwards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1202 N Ctr StHickory, NC 28601 (828) 322‑4340
- 321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 757‑5504
- 401 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kent R. Edwards as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc218 clinicians in the group
- Urology Specialists of the Carolinas PLLC84 clinicians in the group
- Viewmont Urology Clinic, PA6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Hickory
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hickory, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730530502 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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