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Who is Dr. Skinner, Pediatric Surgeon in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Sean Skinner, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. He is board certified. Dr. Skinner completed his residency at Geisinger Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Skinner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skinner’s office at (859) 257-1000.
Where did Dr. Skinner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geisinger Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica
Is Dr. Skinner board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Sean Skinner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Skinner speak?
Dr. Skinner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Skinner typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Other Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Localized Skin Infection
- Specific Skin Infection
- Uncommon Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0889: Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Skinner typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Skinner 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
- Keyhole Stomach Opening
- Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
- Stamm Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
- Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated
Does Dr. Skinner accept my insurance?
Dr. Skinner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skinner accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Skinner in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Skinner's office located?
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 1164562526.
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. Sean Skinner's specialty?
Dr. Skinner is a Pediatric Surgeon near Lexington, KY.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Sean Skinner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skinner is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Hca Florida Memorial Hospital, Tift 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 Sean Skinner accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Sean Skinner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sean Skinner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (859) 257-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sean Skinner?
Please contact Dr. Skinner's office at (859) 257-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Skinner have?
Dr. Sean Skinner is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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