Dr Edward John Primka Iii, MD - Medicare Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds) in Knoxville, TN

Dr Edward John Primka Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds). He is a member of the group practice Knoxville Dermatology Group Pc and his current practice location is 1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 524-2547.

Dr Edward John Primka Iii is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000035486) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1134105919.

Contact Information

Dr Edward John Primka Iii, MD
1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210,
Knoxville, TN 37909-2448
(865) 524-2547
(865) 205-5601



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward John Primka Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityMicrographic Dermatologic Surgery (mds)
Experience32 Years
Location1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210, Knoxville, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward John Primka Iii attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134105919
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365481108
  • Enrollment ID: I20050429000926

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward John Primka Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134105919NPI-NPPES
386126MedicaidTN
100035981OtherTNPHP TNCARE
5533476OtherTNAETNA
70015833OtherSDRAILROAD MEDICARE
621247710OtherSDTRICARE FARRAGUT
340133OtherTNUNITED HEALTHCARE
3788990004OtherTNCIGNA
4015496OtherTNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
621247710001OtherTNTRICARE ST.MARY'S

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology MD0000035486 (Tennessee)Secondary
207N00000XDermatology MD0000035486 (Tennessee)Primary
207ND0101XDermatology - Mohs-micrographic Surgery MD0000035486 (Tennessee)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Knoxville Dermatology Group Pc812300963626

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Entity NameKnoxville Dermatology Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760419014
PECOS PAC ID: 8123009636
Enrollment ID: O20040528000815

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward John Primka Iii, MD
1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210,
Knoxville, TN 37909-2448

Ph: (865) 524-2547
Dr Edward John Primka Iii, MD
1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210,
Knoxville, TN 37909-2448

Ph: (865) 524-2547

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Dr. Drew Wilson Miller, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1928 Alcoa Hwy, Ste 209, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-524-2547    Fax: 865-219-5070
Dr. Matthew C Hanggi, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 123 Fox Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-690-9467    Fax: 865-637-5057
Elizabeth Brittian Anderson, MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6516 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-450-9361    Fax: 865-450-9362
Sandra Vaughn, NP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 209, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-524-2547    Fax: 865-524-0224
Anne Elizabeth Allen, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6516 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: 865-450-9361    
Mr. Marcus Rene Ortiz Jr., PA-C
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1450 Dowell Springs Blvd Ste 210, Knoxville, TN 37909
Phone: 865-524-2547    Fax: 865-205-5601

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