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Who is Dr. Skiest, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Daniel Skiest, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Skiest completed his residency at Univ. of Maryland Medical Systems. Dr. Skiest is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skiest’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skiest’s office.
Where did Dr. Skiest go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Connecticut School of Medicine*
Residency: Univ. of Maryland Medical Systems
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Skiest board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Skiest, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skiest speak?
Dr. Skiest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Skiest typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Skiest 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. Skiest. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Skiest typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Skiest may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Skiest's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Skiest accept my insurance?
Dr. Skiest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skiest accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Skiest in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baystate Health
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Diversified Group Brokerage
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skiest's office located?
What is Dr. Skiest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skiest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184671828.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skiest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skiest
What is Dr. Daniel Skiest's specialty?
Dr. Skiest is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Daniel Skiest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Skiest is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkland Health. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Daniel Skiest accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Skiest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Skiest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skiest's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Skiest?
Please contact Dr. Skiest's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Daniel Skiest have?
Dr. Daniel Skiest is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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