Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 42 years
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1083677413
Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer MD
Oncologist
He is located at 1410 Mcfarland Boulevard North in Tuscaloosa, AL 35406. Can help patients with the following: Beta Thalassemia, Carcinoid Tumor, General Care, Neutropenia, Pernicious Anemia, Urethral Cancer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083677413. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 345-8208. He is affiliated with 3 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer, being an oncologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anal Cancer
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Beta Thalassemia
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Control
- Blood Clots
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Colon Cancer
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Esophageal Cancer
- Fever
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Glioma
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemophilia
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Kidney Cancer
- Larynx Cancer
- Leukemia
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Melanoma
- Mesothelioma
- Migraine
- Multiple Myeloma
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Neoplasm
- Neuroblastoma
- Neutropenia
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
- Obesity
- Oral Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Penis Cancer
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pernicious Anemia
- Pheochromocytoma (PCC)
- Polycythemia
- Prescription Refill
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Retinoblastoma
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Thymoma
- Thyroid Cancer
- Urethral Cancer
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Uterine Cancer
- Vaginal Cancer
Procedures Performed by Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Alabama
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Ambetter of Alabama
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Edgar F. Prasthofer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Medical Oncology (also registered under: Practitioner - Hematology) .
Bills through: Oncology Specialties, P.c.
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Ariad Pharmaceuticals | $3155 |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals | $792 |
| Novartis | $455 |
Other
| Consulting | $2500 |
| Food and Beverage | $1992 |
| Travel and Lodging | $1346 |
Additional Specialities
- Hematologist
- Hematology and Oncology Specialist
- Internist
- Specialist
Affiliated practices
Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer treat?
Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer provides treatment for Beta Thalassemia, Carcinoid Tumor, General Care, Neutropenia, Pernicious Anemia, Urethral Cancer. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer is affiliated with Saint Lukes Physician Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer accept patients with Ambetter of Alabama?
Yes, Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer is listed in-network for Ambetter of Alabama through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer?
Dr. Edgar Friedrich Prasthofer's office is located at 1410 Mcfarland Boulevard North in Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.