Edward Parker
NPI 1235370156 · Physician Assistant · Arcata, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Parker is a Physician Assistant provider in Arcata, CA (NPI 1235370156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235370156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA13679 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
14,983 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 7,869 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,273 | $79 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 2,180 | $46 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 781 | $82 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 480 | $99 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 189 | 142 |
| Fluorouracil | 76 | 75 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 59 | 37 |
| Fluocinonide | 47 | 28 |
| Ketoconazole | 38 | 15 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 36 | 17 |
| Hydrocortisone | 31 | 30 |
| Clobetasol Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-03-23
- Last updated
- 2019-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Parker's NPI number?
- Edward Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235370156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Parker's specialty?
- Edward Parker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edward Parker located?
- Edward Parker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4715 Valley East Blvd, Arcata, CA 95521-3584.
- What is Edward Parker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Parker is (707) 822-3376.
- Does Edward Parker accept Medicare?
- Edward Parker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Parker's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Parker's NPI (1235370156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.