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Who is Dr. Skidmore, MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Robert Skidmore, MD is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Skidmore graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Nc Hosps, Dermatology; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Skidmore is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skidmore’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skidmore’s office at (352) 371-7546.
Where did Dr. Skidmore go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Dermatology; Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine
Is Dr. Skidmore board certified as a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Skidmore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Skidmore speak?
Dr. Skidmore and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Skidmore typically treat?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Skidmore 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. Skidmore. 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:
- Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
- Skin Condition
- Long-term radiation dermatitis
- Skin damage from radiation
- Non-ionizing radiation skin effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation
Also known as:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
- Bone Disease
- Skin Condition
- Bone tumor of unknown nature
- Skin lesion of unknown type
- Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin
Also known as:
- Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- Irritated seborrheic keratosis
- Red skin growth
- Inflamed age spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
What procedures does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon like Dr. Skidmore typically perform?
As a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon, Dr. Skidmore 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. Skidmore. 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:
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery (Trunk/Arms/Legs, First Stage)
- Mohs Surgery
- Micrographic Skin Cancer Surgery
- Mohs Excision
- Precision Skin Cancer Removal
- Mohs surgery body
- Skin cancer removal trunk
- Micrographic surgery arms
- Precise skin cancer surgery legs
CPT Codes:
- 17311: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
- 17313: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), of the trunk, arms, or legs; first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Malignant Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Malignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Tumor Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17262: Destruction, malignant lesion (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), trunk, arms or legs; lesion diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Precise Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 17312: Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels; each additional stage after the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Skidmore accept my insurance?
Dr. Skidmore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 371-7546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skidmore accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Skidmore in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skidmore's office located?
Dr. Robert Skidmore's Primary Practice
3700 NW 83rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 371-7546
What is Dr. Skidmore's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skidmore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245322049.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skidmore?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skidmore
What is Dr. Robert Skidmore's specialty?
Dr. Skidmore is a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon near Gainesville, FL.
What does a MOHS-Micrographic Surgeon do?
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is conducted by specialized surgeons with expertise in dermatology and pathology. Their skills allow them to remove only diseased tissue while preserving healthy skin, minimizing cosmetic impact. Surgeons affiliated with the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed at least one year of fellowship training at an ACMS-accredited institution in the U.S.
Is this Dr. Robert Skidmore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skidmore is affiliated with Uf Health Shands 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 Robert Skidmore accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Skidmore is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Skidmore offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skidmore's office at (352) 371-7546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Skidmore?
Please contact Dr. Skidmore's office at (352) 371-7546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Skidmore have?
Dr. Robert Skidmore is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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