Dermatology
There are 22304 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
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 695 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 279 providers
- BOSTON, MA 266 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 230 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 186 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 181 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 175 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 162 providers
- MIAMI, FL 146 providers
- DALLAS, TX 142 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 136 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 135 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 127 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 121 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 116 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 106 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 98 providers
- SCOTTSDALE, AZ 95 providers
- WASHINGTON, DC 95 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 94 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.