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Dr. Alexandra Edwards, MD
OBGYN Critical Care Specialist
,Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)
,Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edwards, OBGYN Critical Care Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Alexandra Edwards, MD is an OBGYN Critical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Edwards graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at University of Kentucky. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (314) 991-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Edwards?
Dr. Alexandra Edwards, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified OBGYN Critical Care Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Edwards empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis/MO community, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?
As a OBGYN Critical Care 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.
Also known as:
- 20 Weeks Pregnant
- 24 Weeks Pregnant
- 32 Weeks Pregnant
- 34 Weeks Pregnant
- 23 Weeks Pregnant
- Pregnancy
- Five months pregnant
- Week 20 of gestation
- Halfway through pregnancy
- Gestation at 24 weeks
- 24th week of pregnancy
- Second trimester
- Eight months pregnant
- Week 32 of gestation
- Third trimester
- Gestation at 34 weeks
- 34th week of pregnancy
- Gestation at 23 weeks
- 23rd week of pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3A20: 20 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A24: 24 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A32: 32 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A34: 34 weeks gestation of pregnancy
- Z3A23: 23 weeks gestation of pregnancy
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
- Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
- GDM with Insulin
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
- Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
- Hypertension during gestation
- Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
Also known as:
- Twin Pregnancy
- Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
- Pregnancy with twins
- Having twins
- Twin gestation
- Expecting twins
ICD-10 Codes:
- O30042: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, second trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Edwards perform as a OBGYN Critical Care Specialist?
As a OBGYN Critical Care Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alexandra Edwards may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Edwards' office.
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 991-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Edwards in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
Dr. Alexandra Edwards' Primary Practice
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 2007B
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 991-5000