Edgar Peithman, P.A.
NPI 1396745691 · Physician Assistant · La Plata, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Peithman, P.A. is a Physician Assistant provider in La Plata, MD (NPI 1396745691).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396745691
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C01172 (MD)
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
20 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
4,655 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 | 1,652 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 679 | $77 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 630 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 516 | $48 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 269 | $80 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 216 | 117 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 116 | 39 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 108 | 56 |
| Hydrocortisone | 104 | 61 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 78 | 11 |
| Ketoconazole | 73 | 31 |
| Fluorouracil | 72 | 65 |
| Minocycline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$841 across 47 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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Peithman's NPI number?
- Edgar Peithman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396745691, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Peithman's specialty?
- Edgar Peithman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Edgar Peithman located?
- Edgar Peithman's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Charles St, La Plata, MD 20646-5930.
- What is Edgar Peithman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Peithman is (301) 609-4000.
- Does Edgar Peithman accept Medicare?
- Edgar Peithman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Peithman's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Peithman's NPI (1396745691) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.