Quick answers
- Does Edward J. Primka Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward J. Primka Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Edward J. Primka Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,306 Original Medicare patients and 8,175 services for Edward J. Primka Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward J. Primka Iii's NPI number?
- 1134105919. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Edward J. Primka Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,306 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,175 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,503 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)926 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)796 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)618 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)311 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward J. Primka Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11416 Grigsby Chapel Rd, Suite 100Knoxville, TN 37934 (865) 524‑2547
- 1450 Dowell Springs Blvd, Suite 210Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 524‑2547
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward J. Primka Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Knoxville Dermatology Group PC30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) doctors in Tennessee →
Other dermatologic surgeons in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Knoxville Dermatology Group PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134105919 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians