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Dr. William Skinner, MD

Paducah, KY

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. 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

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    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:

    • Retroperitoneal Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Retroperitoneal Tumor
    • Malignant Retroperitoneal Neoplasm
    • Abdominal Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C480: Malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum

    What procedures does Dr. Skinner perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Skinner 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. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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

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    Dr. William Skinner's Practice 2

    1532 Lone Oak Rd

    Paducah, KY 42003

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    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, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General 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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