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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skubic, Critical Care Surgeon in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Jeffrey Skubic, DO is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skubic is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skubic’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skubic’s office at (956) 362-8170.
What languages does Dr. Skubic speak?
Dr. Skubic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Skubic typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Skubic 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. Skubic. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Skubic typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Skubic 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. Skubic. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Skubic accept my insurance?
Dr. Skubic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skubic accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Skubic in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Skubic's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Skubic's Primary Practice
1100 E Dove Ave Ste 300
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 362-8170
What is Dr. Skubic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skubic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609169994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skubic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skubic
What is Dr. Jeffrey Skubic's specialty?
Dr. Skubic is a Critical Care Surgeon near McAllen, TX.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Jeffrey Skubic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skubic is affiliated with Dhr Health, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Valley Regional Medical Center 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 Jeffrey Skubic accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Skubic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Skubic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skubic's office at (956) 362-8170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Skubic?
Please contact Dr. Skubic's office at (956) 362-8170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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