Summary

Dr. Richard Edwards specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing four decades of expertise to heart and vascular care. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency at the same institution. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He speaks English.

Dr. Edwards practices at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia. He focuses on treating breathing problems, heart rhythm disorders, and shortness of breath. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Edwards 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Riverside Cardiology Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Blvd # 590BNewport News, VA 23601

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.8 
4.7 
42 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Newport News , VANorfolk , VAChesapeake , VAEvansville , IN
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Edwards

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • University of Maryland Health Partners

Medical Specialties

Richard Edwards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Richard Edwards has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Angioplasty
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Balloon Angioplasty (Coronary Angioplasty)
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Richard Edwards is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine and Eastern Virginia Medical School Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1984.

NPI Number

Richard Edwards' NPI number is 1447246160.

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