Dr. Cristy Edens

Joplin, MO

Who is Dr. Edens, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Joplin, MO?

Dr. Cristy Edens is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Joplin, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Edens is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edens’s office at (417) 556-2300.

What languages does Dr. Edens speak?

Dr. Edens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edens typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Edens 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. Edens. 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.

Also known as:

Muscle Pain
Muscle Disorder
Myalgia
Muscle Ache
Muscle Soreness

ICD-10 Codes:

M7918: Myalgia, other site

Also known as:

Urinary Tract Infection
UTI
Bladder infection
Kidney infection
Urine infection

ICD-10 Codes:

N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Edens typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristy Edens may include:

Please contact Dr. Edens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Edens accept my insurance?

Dr. Edens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 556-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Edens accept in Joplin, MO?

Dr. Edens in Joplin, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Oscar Health
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah

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Where is Dr. Edens' office located?

Dr. Cristy Edens' Primary Practice

100 Mercy Way

Joplin, MO 64804

(417) 556-2300

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Dr. Cristy Edens' Practice 2

3125 Dr Russell Smith Way

Carthage, MO 64836

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What hospitals are Dr. Edens affiliated with?

Dr. Edens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Mercy Hospital Joplin,Joplin, MO

What is Dr. Edens's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

Dr. Edens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598538811.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edens?

Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edens

What is Dr. Cristy Edens's specialty?

Dr. Edens is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Joplin, MO.

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 Dr. Cristy Edens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Edens is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mercy Hospital Joplin. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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