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Dr. Christopher Edwards, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edwards, Pediatric Anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Christopher Edwards, MD is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?

    As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Other Foreskin Problems
    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Various foreskin issues
    • Unspecified foreskin conditions
    • Foreskin abnormalities
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N478: Other disorders of prepuce
    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils and adenoids
    • Big tonsils and adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay Reaching Dentin
    • Tooth Decay
    • Dentin cavity
    • Deep tooth decay
    • Smooth surface caries
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K0262: Dental caries on smooth surface penetrating into dentin
    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Adenoids
    • Adenoids
    • Adenoid hypertrophy
    • Swollen adenoids
    • Big adenoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J352: Hypertrophy of adenoids

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Tonsils
    • Tonsil hypertrophy
    • Swollen tonsils
    • Big tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J351: Hypertrophy of tonsils

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • One Undescended Testicle
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Unilateral Cryptorchidism
    • Testicle Not Dropped
    • Maldescended Testicle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q5310: Unspecified undescended testicle, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis
    • Tonsillitis
    • Repeated tonsil infection
    • Recurring tonsillitis
    • Chronic tonsillitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0391: Acute recurrent tonsillitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Edwards perform?

    As a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, Dr. Edwards performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?

    Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Edwards in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Edwards' Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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    Dr. Christopher Edwards' Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Christopher Edwards' Practice 3

    3480 Hull Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32607

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    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 1144562729.

    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. Christopher Edwards's specialty?

    Dr. Edwards is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist near Gainesville, FL. A pediatric anesthesiologist is an anesthesiologist with advanced training and expertise in addressing the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. This specialist assesses complex medical issues in young patients requiring surgery and is responsible for their preparation and postoperative care. Additionally, they administer anesthesia and manage pain for procedures performed outside the operating room, including MRI, CT scans, and radiation therapy. Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christopher Edwards accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Edwards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Edwards?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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