Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skarupa, Critical Care Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?
Is Dr. Skarupa board certified as a Critical Care Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. David Skarupa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Skarupa speak?
Dr. Skarupa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Skarupa typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Skarupa 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. Skarupa. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Diffuse Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- Head Injury Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Widespread Brain Damage
- Severe Head Injury
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X9A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S062X9A: Diffuse traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Skarupa typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Skarupa 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. Skarupa. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Does Dr. Skarupa accept my insurance?
Dr. Skarupa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 847-4299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skarupa accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Skarupa in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skarupa's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Skarupa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Skarupa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Skarupa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skarupa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538377833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skarupa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skarupa