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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Glen Dale, WV?
Dr. Charles Edwards is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Glen Dale, WV with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (304) 293-2436.
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edwards typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Edwards diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Edwards. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Alcohol Intoxication
- Alcohol
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
- Being drunk
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10929: Alcohol use, unspecified with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edwards typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charles Edwards may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Edwards' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 293-2436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Glen Dale, WV?
Dr. Edwards in Glen Dale, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
Dr. Charles Edwards' Primary Practice
800 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 293-2436
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235716366.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Charles Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Glen Dale, WV.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Charles Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center, Wvu Medicine J.w. Ruby Memorial Hospital, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Charles Edwards accepting new patients in Glen Dale, WV?
Yes, Dr. Charles Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (304) 293-2436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (304) 293-2436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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