# Edward Paul Southern, M.D

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/edward-southern-md-1053360941
NPI: 1053360941
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (NPPES), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Edward Paul Southern, M.D is a orthopedic surgery based in Fort Polk, LA with NPI 1053360941.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
- Credential: M.D
- Gender: Male
- NPI: 1053360941 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1053360941))

## Practice and contact

- Address: Bayne-jones Army Community Hospital, 1585 Third St, Fort Polk, LA, 71459
- Phone: (337) 531-3000

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 36 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Michigan](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-michigan) — 3 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Edward Paul Southern, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1053360941).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 14 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,250.

Largest disclosed payer: Arthrex, Inc. ($1,009 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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