Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Lance Edwards, MD

Gynecology Physician · Port Jefferson, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
118 N COUNTRY RD, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
6314737171
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1487638037 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. Lance Edwards is a gynecology physician in Port Jefferson, NY, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Edwards performed 5,881 Medicare services across 1,340 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Edwards received a total of $1,847 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 45 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gynecology physician. 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 ▲ Top 1% volume in NY $1,847 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
5,881
Medicare services
Top 1% in NY for gynecology physician
1,340
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~294 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
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 4,320 $19 $130
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
518 $106 $460
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
351 $77 $300
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
280 $45 $70
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
140 $13 $190
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
86 $8 $20
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
47 $142 $595
Transvaginal pelvic ultrasound
An ultrasound exam using a probe inserted into the vagina to image the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and surrounding pelvic structures.
44 $115 $615
Urinalysis, manual
A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells.
39 $3 $50
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
29 $51 $161
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
27 $47 $152
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 ↗
$1,847
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $264/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NY for gynecology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
45
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
$1,797 (97.3%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$50 (2.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$392
2023
$243
2022
$131
2021
$191
2020
$42
2019
$395
2018
$453

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$194
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$45
MILLICENT US INC
$27
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$21
Top 3 companies account for 75.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$824
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$163
AbbVie, Inc.
$123
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$122
Lupin Inc.
$120
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$76
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$71
ABBVIE INC.
$56
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$42
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
MILLICENT US INC
$27
Organon LLC
$26
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$23
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$23
Hologic, LLC
$18
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$15
Allergan Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 60.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · EVENITY · Endosee · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · Global Endometrial Abiation · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTRAROSA · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · NEXPLANON · Orilissa · Paragard T 380A · Prolia · QUVIVIQ · SOLOSEC · Trich · Veozah
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 (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Gynecology physicians within 10 mi
60
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$128,329
Nearest hospital
JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF PORT JEFFERSON
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 above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in NY), 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 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Edwards performed 4,320 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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 $1,847 from 19 companies across 45 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 gynecology physicians in Port Jefferson?
Dr. Edwards's average Medicare payment per service is $33. 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 →
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 →