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Dr. John Edwards, MD

Physiatrist

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edwards, Physiatrist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. John Edwards, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Edwards completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (559) 435-1800.

    Where did Dr. Edwards go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Univ Wa Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks

    Is Dr. Edwards board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. John Edwards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Edwards typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Injury
    • Many injuries
    • Several injuries
    • Polytrauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Edwards typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. John Edwards may include:

    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 (559) 435-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Fresno, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Bright Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. John Edwards' Primary Practice

    2823 Fresno St

    Fresno, CA 93721

    (559) 435-1800

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    What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?A 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 1649299199.

    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. John Edwards's specialty?

    Dr. Edwards is a Physiatrist near Fresno, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

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

    Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center 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

    When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. John Edwards accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

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

    Does Dr. John Edwards offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards' office at (559) 435-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Edwards?

    Please contact Dr. Edwards' office at (559) 435-1800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. Edwards' office is located in Fresno, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Edwards have?

    Dr. John Edwards is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.