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20 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skiba, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Milford, MA?
Dr. Mark Skiba, MD, PHD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Milford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Skiba graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed his residency at UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL. Dr. Skiba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skiba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skiba’s office at (508) 473-1190.
Where did Dr. Skiba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMASS MEDICAL SCHOOL
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Med School
What languages does Dr. Skiba speak?
Dr. Skiba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Skiba typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Skiba 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. Skiba. 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Skiba typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Skiba may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Skiba's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Skiba accept my insurance?
Dr. Skiba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 473-1190 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skiba accept in Milford, MA?
Dr. Skiba in Milford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Skiba's office located?
What is Dr. Skiba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skiba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669497806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skiba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skiba
What is Dr. Mark Skiba's specialty?
Dr. Skiba is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Milford, MA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Mark Skiba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skiba is affiliated with Umass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley 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 Mark Skiba accepting new patients in Milford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Mark Skiba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Skiba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skiba's office at (508) 473-1190 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Skiba?
Please contact Dr. Skiba's office at (508) 473-1190 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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