EDWARD J. PRIMKA, III M.D. – NPI #1134105919
Dermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
EDWARD PRIMKA, III is a dermatologist located in KNOXVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134105919 to EDWARD PRIMKA, III on December 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207N00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology.
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NPI Profile for
EDWARD J. PRIMKA, III
(more than 20 years ago)
KNOXVILLE, TN 37909-2448 Phone: (865) 524-2547 Fax: (865) 205-5601
1 Other location(s):
Knoxville, TN 37934-1649
Phone: (865) 675-8000
NEW YORK, NY 10087-3329 Phone: Fax:
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Identifiers for EDWARD PRIMKA, III
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | AETNA | TN | 5533476 |
| other | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD | TN | 4015496 |
| other | CIGNA | TN | 3788990004 |
| other | PHP TNCARE | TN | 100035981 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | SD | 70015833 |
| other | TRICARE FARRAGUT | SD | 621247710 |
| other | TRICARE ST.MARY'S | TN | 621247710001 |
| other | UNITED HEALTHCARE | TN | 340133 |
| medicaid | TN | 386126 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207N00000X - Dermatology (Primary) |
TN | MD0000035486 |
| 207NS0135X - Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology |
TN | MD0000035486 |
| 207ND0101X - Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery |
TN | MD0000035486 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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