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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skains, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Rachel Skains, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Skains is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skains’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skains’s office at (800) 822-8816.
What languages does Dr. Skains speak?
Dr. Skains and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Skains treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skains 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. Skains. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Skains perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rachel Skains may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skains' office.
Does Dr. Skains accept my insurance?
Dr. Skains accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skains accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Skains in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Skains' office located?
What is Dr. Skains's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skains's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063876431.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skains?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skains
What is Dr. Rachel Skains's specialty?
Dr. Skains is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Skains to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Skains affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skains is affiliated with Uab 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Rachel Skains accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Skains is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Skains offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skains's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Skains?
Please contact Dr. Skains's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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