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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skinner, Pulmonologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. James Skinner, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Skinner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skinner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skinner’s office at (217) 383-4612.
What languages does Dr. Skinner speak?
Dr. Skinner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skinner treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Skinner 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. Skinner. 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:
- Dependence on Ventilator
- Respirator Dependence
- Breathing Machine Reliance
- Long-term Ventilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9911: Dependence on respirator [ventilator] status
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Skinner perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Skinner may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skinner's office.
Does Dr. Skinner accept my insurance?
Dr. Skinner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 383-4612 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skinner accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Skinner in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skinner's office located?
Dr. James Skinner's Primary Practice
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(217) 383-4612
What is Dr. Skinner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skinner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720500432.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skinner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skinner
What is Dr. James Skinner's specialty?
Dr. Skinner is a Pulmonologist near Indianapolis, IN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Skinner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Skinner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skinner is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Skinner accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. James Skinner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Skinner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (217) 383-4612 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Skinner?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (217) 383-4612 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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