CHAD L. PRATHER M.D. – NPI #1710095120
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).
CHAD PRATHER is a dermatologist located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710095120 to CHAD PRATHER on August 26, 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 Please note, simply having a taxonomy code selected doesn't replace any credentialing or validation process that may be required by law.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jan 26, 2023. 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 CHAD PRATHER below.
NPI Profile for
CHAD L. PRATHER
(about 20 years ago)
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808-4125 Phone: (225) 303-9500 Fax: (225) 303-9501
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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) |
LA | MD.200242 |
| 207NP0225X - Dermatology / Pediatric Dermatology |
LA | MD.200242 |
| 207NI0002X - Dermatology / Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology |
AL | MD.27962 |
| 207ND0900X - Dermatology / Dermatopathology |
LA | MD.200242 |
| 207ND0101X - Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery |
AL | MD.27962 |
| 207N00000X - Dermatology |
AL | MD.27962 |
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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