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Hospitalist

Joshua J. Edwards, MD

Works at hospitals in Folsom, CA · Carmichael, CA · Sacramento, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Joshua J. Edwards, MD is a hospitalist at 3000 Q St, Fl 3, Sacramento, CA 95816. Phone: (916) 560-0319. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua J. Edwards had 345 Original Medicare patients and 995 services. NPI 1942662945. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua J. Edwards, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua J. Edwards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua 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 Joshua J. Edwards see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 345 Original Medicare patients and 995 services for Joshua J. Edwards. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua J. Edwards's NPI number?
1942662945. 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 Joshua 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 patients345
Services billed to Medicare995
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)415 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)208 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)170 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)133 services
  5. Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)38 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%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Heart failure49%
  • Diabetes48%

Hospitals where Joshua J. Edwards works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua J. Edwards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Edwards as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation1,184 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Sacramento

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sacramento, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dignity Health Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942662945
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians