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Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD

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(Edwin M. Posadas, MD)

(187 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hematology (Blood Disorders)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, genitourinary cancer, urologic (genitourinary) disorders

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-8030

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD is a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in hematology (blood disorders). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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In The News

“Invited discussant Edwin M. Posadas, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, noted that "these are two studies with a lot of confounding variables in them and it gives us a reason to ask...”—"What's the Better Option for High-Risk Prostate Cancer -- Radiation or Surgery?", MedPage Today, February 2025

“In lieu of flowers, the Borba family would be honored if charitable gifts be directed in memory of George Borba to: The Dr. Edwin Posadas Prostate Cancer Research Center - 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite...”—"George Antonio Borba", Daily Bulletin, October 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	370
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	345
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	358

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	371

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	404

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	369

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	360

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	22
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	213

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	410
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	445

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated as a hematologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	349
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	3
Male	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	65
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	32
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	69
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 187 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My doctors were an effortless mix of intelligence and compassion. I particularly liked Dr Posadas's grasp of the big picture as well as his amiable concern about getting to know me as a person. I feel I am in excellent hands. Wonderful!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Posadas has proven an excellent physician in just a couple of visits and I appreciate his attention to detail, candor and compassionate style. He is very encouraging and honest.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Posadas was well prepared for my visit. He addressed all my concerns very promptly and established a detailed care plan for moving forward. He is my favorite doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-08

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Dr Posades is the best as well as the entire team and staff. And I have referred Dr Posadas and Cedars to a few of my friends and family

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-25

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I can't put into words the great appreciation I have for all the Doctors and medical staff that had a hand in my treatment

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-15

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De Posadas is simply the best doctor I've ever worked with. Knowledgeable, friendly, very caring, very wise.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-29

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Wonderful

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$109,106 Nubeqa $74,861	Xofigo $27,415	$6,831
Genentech USA, Inc.	$14,582 TECENTRIQ $10	$14,572
Medivation Inc.	$9,139 XTANDI $9,139
GENZYME CORPORATION	$8,553 JEVTANA $8,123	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $430
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$6,264 ORGOVYX $6,264
Other	$31,510 TECENTRIQ $5,429	Ibrutinib $4,516	Balversa $3,200	INLYTA $2,753	LYNPARZA $2,398	Other $13,214

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$77,785
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$75,244
Travel and Lodging	$19,371
Food and Beverage	$5,598
Education	$1,157

Research Payments

Dr. Edwin M. Posadas, MD has received 168 research payments totaling $69,937,475.

Biography

Dr. Edwin Posadas practices hematology (blood disorders). Patients gave Dr. Posadas an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is especially interested in genitourinary cancer. He is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Posadas can take several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Dr. Posadas's distinctions include: in-Training Award; Biomedical Engineering Award; and Member, Blood Profiling Atlas in Cancer (BloodPAC). White House Cancer Moonshot Program. Dr. Posadas (or staff) speaks Filipino, French, and Thai.