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Edward James Southard, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ocala, FL · enumerated 2009.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1578799102

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Edward James Southard
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1219 S Pine Ave Ste 303, Ocala, FL, 34471
Phone (352) 237-9298
Enumeration date Jun 10, 2009
Last updated in NPPES Feb 5, 2026

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License ME141008 (FL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What is the NPI number for Edward Southard?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Edward Southard is 1578799102, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Edward Southard practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ocala, FL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2026-02-05.