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Dr. Christopher Skillern, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Skillern, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Christopher Skillern, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skillern is currently affiliated with 103 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Skillern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skillern’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skillern’s office at (817) 496-9700.

    What languages does Dr. Skillern speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skillern 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. Skillern. 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
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Skillern may include:

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

    Does Dr. Skillern accept my insurance?

    Dr. Skillern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 496-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Skillern accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Skillern in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Skillern's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Skillern's Primary Practice

    1441 N Beckley Ave

    Dallas, TX 75203

    (817) 496-9700

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    103 Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital

    2265 N Lakeshore Dr # 103

    Rockwall, TX 75087

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    Dr. Christopher Skillern's Practice 3

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave

    Fort Worth, TX 76104

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

    Dr. Skillern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922413475.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skillern?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Skillern's specialty?

    Dr. Skillern is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dallas, TX.

    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. Christopher Skillern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Skillern is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving 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. Christopher Skillern accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Skillern is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Skillern offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skillern's office at (817) 496-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Skillern?

    Please contact Dr. Skillern's office at (817) 496-9700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Skillern's office located?

    Dr. Skillern's offices are located in Dallas, TX, Rockwall, TX, and Fort Worth, TX.