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Dr. Stephen Skidmore, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lagrange, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Skidmore, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lagrange, GA?

    Dr. Stephen Skidmore, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lagrange, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Skidmore is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skidmore’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skidmore’s office at (706) 882-1411.

    What languages does Dr. Skidmore speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skidmore 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. Skidmore. 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
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: 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:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Skidmore may include:

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

    Does Dr. Skidmore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Skidmore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 882-1411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Skidmore accept in Lagrange, GA?

    Dr. Skidmore in Lagrange, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Skidmore's office located?

    Dr. Stephen Skidmore's Primary Practice

    1514 Vernon Rd

    Lagrange, GA 30240

    (706) 882-1411

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    Dr. Stephen Skidmore's Practice 2

    2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy

    Hiram, GA 30141

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

    Dr. Skidmore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275929663.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skidmore?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Skidmore's specialty?

    Dr. Skidmore is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lagrange, GA.

    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. Stephen Skidmore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Skidmore is affiliated with Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Emory University Hospital 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. Stephen Skidmore accepting new patients in Lagrange, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Skidmore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Skidmore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skidmore's office at (706) 882-1411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Skidmore?

    Please contact Dr. Skidmore's office at (706) 882-1411 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Skidmore's office located?

    Dr. Skidmore's offices are located in Lagrange, GA and Hiram, GA.