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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skittle, Hospitalist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Cassandra Skittle, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skittle is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skittle’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skittle’s office at (412) 889-9969.
What languages does Dr. Skittle speak?
Dr. Skittle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skittle treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Skittle 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. Skittle. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Which procedures does Dr. Skittle perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Cassandra Skittle may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skittle's office.
Does Dr. Skittle accept my insurance?
Dr. Skittle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 889-9969 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skittle accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Skittle in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bostsford Hospital
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
United States Department of Labor
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skittle's office located?
Dr. Cassandra Skittle's Primary Practice
12605 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
(412) 889-9969
What is Dr. Skittle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skittle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508480062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skittle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skittle
What is Dr. Cassandra Skittle's specialty?
Dr. Skittle is a Hospitalist near Aurora, CO. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Skittle to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cassandra Skittle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skittle is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Cassandra Skittle accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Cassandra Skittle is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cassandra Skittle offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skittle's office at (412) 889-9969 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cassandra Skittle?
Please contact Dr. Skittle's office at (412) 889-9969 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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