Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Charmaine Edwards, M.D.

Gastroenterology · Red Bud, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
325 SPRING STREET, Red Bud, IL 62278
6182823831
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1972586253 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Edwards from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Edwards

Dr. Charmaine Edwards is a gastroenterology specialist in Red Bud, IL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 97 Medicare services across 96 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $5,013 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Edwards is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 97 Medicare services $5,013 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
97
Medicare services
Bottom 8% in IL for gastroenterology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
96
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~5 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy
A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities.
 37 $87 $769
Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare
This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination.
 30 $195 $1,200
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 18 $66 $227
Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease.
 12 $191 $957
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$5,013
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $836/year across 6 years
Top 27% in IL for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
169
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,781 (95.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$232 (4.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,574
2023
$1,129
2022
$1,153
2021
$715
2019
$41
2018
$401

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$667
GENZYME CORPORATION
$465
PFIZER INC.
$311
QOL Medical, LLC
$62
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$52
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 91.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,307
GENZYME CORPORATION
$803
AbbVie Inc.
$768
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$614
PFIZER INC.
$353
Allergan Inc.
$244
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$215
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$143
Ardelyx, Inc.
$134
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$105
QOL Medical, LLC
$101
Celgene Corporation
$50
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$36
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$15
Novo Nordisk Inc
$13
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
CREON · DUPIXENT · ENTRESTO · ENTYVIO · Epclusa · GATTEX · HUMIRA · IBSRELA · INJECTAFER · LINZESS · Linzess · MAVYRET · OCALIVA · PILLCAM · RINVOQ · SKYRIZI · STELARA · SUCRAID · SUFLAVE · SUTAB · Sucraid · TRULANCE · VELSIPITY · VIBERZI · XELJANZ · XIFAXAN · ZEPOSIA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
34.3
County median income
$101,635
Nearest hospital
RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Edwards is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Edwards experienced with upper gi endoscopy with biopsy?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 37 upper gi endoscopy with biopsy services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Edwards receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Edwards received a total of $5,013 from 21 companies across 169 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Edwards's costs compare to other gastroenterologists in Red Bud?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $129. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Edwards) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →