Dermatology
There are 22,786 active dermatology providers in the United States, distributed across 63 states. 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 sexuall The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 234 providers
- DALLAS, TX 144 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 140 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 129 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 110 providers
- PLANO, TX 48 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 46 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 30 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 27 providers
- KATY, TX 26 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 26 providers
- FRISCO, TX 25 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 24 providers
- BOISE, ID 23 providers
- BELLAIRE, TX 23 providers
- ROSWELL, GA 22 providers
- GALVESTON, TX 21 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 21 providers
- MERIDIAN, ID 21 providers
- TYLER, TX 20 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Dermatology) 2,050 active providers 207ND0101X
- Procedural Dermatology (Dermatology) 1,034 active providers 207NS0135X
- Dermatopathology (Dermatology) 727 active providers 207ND0900X
- Pediatric Dermatology (Dermatology) 297 active providers 207NP0225X
- Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology (Dermatology) 96 active providers 207NI0002X
- Family Medicine 210,206 active providers 207Q00000X
- Internal Medicine 192,538 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,717 active providers 208000000X
- Emergency Medicine 80,562 active providers 207P00000X
- Psychiatry (Psychiatry & Neurology) 73,236 active providers 2084P0800X
- Anesthesiology 72,776 active providers 207L00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology 58,569 active providers 207V00000X
About dermatology
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.
Frequently asked
What does a dermatology provider do?
Dermatology providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a dermatology provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.