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Who is Dr. Skar, Pediatrician in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Gwenn Skar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Skar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skar’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skar’s office at (402) 559-6400.
What languages does Dr. Skar speak?
Dr. Skar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Skar treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Skar 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. Skar. 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.
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Herpes Simplex
- Cold Sores
- Fever Blisters
- Oral Herpes
- Genital Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B009: Herpesviral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- CMV infection
- CMV disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant CMV infection
- CMV in newborns
- Neonatal cytomegalovirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- P351: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Skar perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Gwenn Skar may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skar's office.
Does Dr. Skar accept my insurance?
Dr. Skar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skar accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Skar in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Medica
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Skar's office located?
Dr. Gwenn Skar's Primary Practice
982165 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198
(402) 559-6400
What is Dr. Skar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992099063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skar
What is Dr. Gwenn Skar's specialty?
Dr. Skar is a Pediatrician near Omaha, NE. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Skar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gwenn Skar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Skar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Nebraska. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Gwenn Skar accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. Gwenn Skar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gwenn Skar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skar's office at (402) 559-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gwenn Skar?
Please contact Dr. Skar's office at (402) 559-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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