STEPHEN J. VITALE M.D. – NPI #1356357289
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.
STEPHEN VITALE is a dermatologist located in NAPLES, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1356357289 to STEPHEN VITALE on July 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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
STEPHEN J. VITALE
(about 20 years ago)
SUITE 1
NAPLES, FL 34109 Phone: (239) 596-9337 Fax: (239) 596-9466
Identifiers for STEPHEN VITALE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | NM | 76106063 |
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207N00000X - Dermatology (Primary) |
NM | 2002-0127 |
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