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Joel Schlessinger, M.D

Dermatology Physician in Omaha, NE · enumerated 2005 · practices at Skin Specialists P C.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1720085582

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Joel Schlessinger

Credential M.D

Sex Male

Practice address 2802 Oak View Drive, Omaha, NE, 68144

Phone (402) 334-7546

Fax (402) 334-8627

Enumeration date Jul 7, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Apr 3, 2012

Taxonomy & licenses

207N00000X Dermatology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 18783 (NE) Primary

207N00000X Dermatology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 28654 (IA) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
47076677600	Medicaid	NE	-
47076677668144A002	Other	NE	TRIWEST
94725	Other	NE	WELLMARK BCBS
47076677668144A002	Other	IA	TRIWEST
12531	Other	IA	WELLMARK BCBS
1986687	Medicaid	IA	-
06057	Other	NE	BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Joel Schlessinger?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Joel Schlessinger is 1720085582, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Joel Schlessinger practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Omaha, NE. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2012-04-03.