DR. Edward John Primka, M.D. is a dermatology in Knoxville, TN with 32 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Edward John Primka, M.D. NPI is 1134105919. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1992
The provider's business location address is:
1450 DOWELL SPRINGS BLVD STE 210
KNOXVILLE, TN
ZIP 37909-448
Phone: (865) 524-2547
Fax: (865) 205-5601
The NPI 1134105919 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Destruction of 2-14 skin growths (HCPCS:17003)
- Removal and microscopic examination of growth of the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals (first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks) (HCPCS:17311)
- Destruction of skin growth (HCPCS:17000)
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS:88305)
- Removal and microscopic examination of growth of the head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals (HCPCS:17312)
- Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, and/or feet (HCPCS:13132)
- Destruction of up to 14 skin growths (HCPCS:17110)
- Repair of wound (2.6 to 7.5 centimeters) of scalp, arms, and/or legs (HCPCS:13121)
- Removal and microscopic examination of growth of the trunk, arms, or legs (first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks) (HCPCS:17313)
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion (HCPCS:11102)
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS:88304)
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
- Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention (HCPCS:96372)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 12/22/2005 and was last updated on 8/4/2020.