JOEL K. SEARS M.D. – NPI #1184699365
Dermatology
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
JOEL SEARS is a dermatologist located in SPOKANE VALLEY, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184699365 to JOEL SEARS on February 21, 2006. 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 207NS0135X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Procedural Dermatology
The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 11, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOEL SEARS below.
NPI Profile for
JOEL K. SEARS
(more than 20 years ago)
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99212-2444 Phone: (509) 456-7414 Fax: (509) 624-0763
SPOKANE, WA 99223-9434 Phone: (509) 456-7414 Fax: (509) 624-0763
Identifiers for JOEL SEARS
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | WA | 1067131 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207NS0135X - Dermatology / Procedural Dermatology (Primary) |
WA | MD00028326 |
| 207ND0101X - Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery |
WA | MD00028326 |
| 207N00000X - Dermatology |
WA | MD00028326 |
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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