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Dr. Julia Skapik, MD

Alexandria, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Skapik, Internist in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Julia Skapik, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Skapik is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skapik’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skapik’s office at (703) 664-7000.

    Is Dr. Skapik board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Julia Skapik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Skapik speak?

    Dr. Skapik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Skapik typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Skapik 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. Skapik. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Skapik typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Julia Skapik may include:

    Please contact Dr. Skapik's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Skapik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Skapik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 664-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Skapik accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Skapik in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Skapik's office located?

    Dr. Julia Skapik's Primary Practice

    2501 Parkers Ln

    Alexandria, VA 22306

    (703) 664-7000

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    Dr. Julia Skapik's Practice 2

    8350 Richmond Hwy

    Alexandria, VA 22309

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    Dr. Julia Skapik's Practice 3

    1225 Martha Custis Dr Ste C1

    Alexandria, VA 22302

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    What is Dr. Skapik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Skapik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386800431.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skapik?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skapik

    What is Dr. Julia Skapik's specialty?

    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 Dr. Julia Skapik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Skapik is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Julia Skapik accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Julia Skapik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julia Skapik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skapik's office at (703) 664-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Julia Skapik?

    Please contact Dr. Skapik's office at (703) 664-7000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Skapik's office located?

    Dr. Skapik's office is located in Alexandria, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Julia Skapik have?

    Dr. Julia Skapik is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.