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Dr. Joshua Skaggs, MD

Dr. Joshua Skaggs, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Skaggs, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Joshua Skaggs, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Skaggs completed his residency at Palmetto Health. Dr. Skaggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skaggs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skaggs’s office at (803) 545-5017.

    Where did Dr. Skaggs go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Palmetto Health

    • Medical School: University of South Carolina

    Is Dr. Skaggs board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Skaggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Skaggs speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Skaggs typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skaggs 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. Skaggs. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Skaggs typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joshua Skaggs may include:

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

    Does Dr. Skaggs accept my insurance?

    Dr. Skaggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 545-5017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Skaggs accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Skaggs in Columbia, SC 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 South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Skaggs' office located?

    Ste 350

    14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 545-5017

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    Dr. Joshua Skaggs' Practice 2

    2435 Forest Dr

    Columbia, SC 29204

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    Dr. Joshua Skaggs' Practice 3

    1810 US Highway 321 Byp S

    Winnsboro, SC 29180

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

    Dr. Skaggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043522246.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skaggs?

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

    What is Dr. Joshua Skaggs's specialty?

    Dr. Skaggs is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Columbia, SC.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Joshua Skaggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Skaggs is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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. Joshua Skaggs accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Joshua Skaggs is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joshua Skaggs offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skaggs' office at (803) 545-5017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua Skaggs?

    Please contact Dr. Skaggs' office at (803) 545-5017 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Skaggs' office located?

    Dr. Skaggs' offices are located in Columbia, SC and Winnsboro, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Skaggs have?

    Dr. Joshua Skaggs is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.