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38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skinner, Medical Oncologist in Paducah, KY?
Dr. William Skinner, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Paducah, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Skinner completed his residency at U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, Medical Oncology. Dr. Skinner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skinner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skinner’s office at (270) 441-4343.
Where did Dr. Skinner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, Medical Oncology
Medical School: University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med
What languages does Dr. Skinner speak?
Dr. Skinner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Skinner treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Skinner 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. Skinner. 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.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Retroperitoneal Tumor
- Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
- Abdominal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- MCL
- Mantle Zone Lymphoma
- Intermediate Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8319: Mantle cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Skinner perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Skinner may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skinner's office.
Does Dr. Skinner accept my insurance?
Dr. Skinner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 441-4343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skinner accept in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Skinner in Paducah, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skinner's office located?
Dr. William Skinner's Primary Practice
285 Medical Center Dr
Paducah, KY 42003
(270) 441-4343
What is Dr. Skinner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skinner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376657254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skinner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skinner
What is Dr. William Skinner's specialty?
Dr. Skinner is a Medical Oncologist near Paducah, KY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Skinner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Skinner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skinner is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah, Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital 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 William Skinner accepting new patients in Paducah, KY?
Yes, Dr. William Skinner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Skinner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (270) 441-4343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Skinner?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (270) 441-4343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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