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Dr. Charles Edwards, MD

Salinas, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Edwards, Pediatrician in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Charles Edwards, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Edwards graduated from University of California. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (415) 552-3870.

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

    • Medical School: University of California

    Is Dr. Edwards board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Edwards, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    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 Pediatrician, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight
    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • School Admission Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Health Checkup
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam
    • School Physical
    • College Entry Exam
    • Educational Institution Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport
    • Z020: Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Which procedures does Dr. Edwards perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Edwards may include:

    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 (415) 552-3870 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

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    Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?

    Dr. Charles Edwards' Primary Practice

    1441 Constitution Blvd Ste 101 Bldg 200

    Salinas, CA 93906

    (415) 552-3870

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    Dr. Charles Edwards' Practice 2

    240 Shotwell St

    San Francisco, CA 94110

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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 1184665200.

    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 Pediatrician near Salinas, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Edwards is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Charles Edwards accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?

    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 (415) 552-3870 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 (415) 552-3870 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Edwards have?

    Dr. Charles Edwards is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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