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Who is Dr. Skory, Internist in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. David Skory, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Skory graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program. Dr. Skory is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skory’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skory’s office at (518) 370-1441.
Where did Dr. Skory go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
What languages does Dr. Skory speak?
Dr. Skory and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Skory typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Skory diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Skory. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
- Opioid Addiction in Recovery
- Past Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Skory typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Skory performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Skory. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Skory accept my insurance?
Dr. Skory accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 370-1441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skory accept in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Skory in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Skory's office located?
What is Dr. Skory's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skory's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891785796.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skory?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skory
What is Dr. David Skory's specialty?
Dr. Skory is a Internist near Schenectady, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. David Skory affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skory is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is David Skory accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Skory is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Skory offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skory's office at (518) 370-1441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Skory?
Please contact Dr. Skory's office at (518) 370-1441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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