Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skitzki, Surgical Oncologist in Cleveland, OH?
Where did Dr. Skitzki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Surgical Oncology - Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY | T32 Research Fellow - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Penn State | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Skitzki board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Skitzki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Skitzki speak?
Dr. Skitzki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Skitzki typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Skitzki 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. Skitzki. 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:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Melanoma of Left Arm or Shoulder
- Melanoma of the Left Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of Right Leg or Hip
- Melanoma of the Right Arm or Shoulder
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
- Left Arm Melanoma
- Left Shoulder Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Left Arm
- Left Upper Limb Melanoma
- Left Leg Melanoma
- Left Hip Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Left Leg
- Right Leg Melanoma
- Right Hip Melanoma
- Skin Cancer of Right Leg
- Right Lower Limb Melanoma
- Right Arm Melanoma
- Right Shoulder Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma of Right Arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
- C4362: Malignant melanoma of left upper limb, including shoulder
- C4372: Malignant melanoma of left lower limb, including hip
- C4371: Malignant melanoma of right lower limb, including hip
- C4361: Malignant melanoma of right upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Skitzki typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Skitzki 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. Skitzki. 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:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Mole Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Malignant Mole Removal
- Tumor Removal from Skin
- Wide Excision of Skin Lesion
CPT Codes:
- 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
- 11604: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Gland Biopsy
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38500: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, superficial
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Does Dr. Skitzki accept my insurance?
Dr. Skitzki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-6665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skitzki accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Skitzki in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aultman Health Foundation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Pharmacy Network Services
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skitzki's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Skitzki affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Skitzki has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Surgeons
Member
Society of Surgical Oncology
Member
Association for Academic Surgery (AAS)
Member
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Member
Society of Thermal Medicine (STM)
Member
Awards
Faculty Research Recognition Award, Department of Surgery, State
University of New York at Buffalo
American Surgical Association Foundation Fellowship Research Award Fi
Golden Apple Award - Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, State
University of New York at Buffalo
Department of Surgical Oncology, Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Golden Apple Award - Teaching Award
Invited Participant - AACR/ASCO Vail Workshop, Methods in Clinical Ca
Roswell Fellowship Basic Science Award
Invited Participant - Cancer Education Consortium, Molecular Oncology
Case Western Department of Surgery, ABSITE Award
Cleveland Surgical Society, Resident Research Competition, 2nd Place
American College of Surgeons Ohio Chapter, Annual Resident Surgeons C
Case Western Department of Surgery Chief Resident Teaching Award
Cleveland Surgical Society, Resident Research Competition, 1st Place
American College of Surgeons Michigan Chapter, Annual Resident Surgeo
Robert V. Danto Cancer Research Award
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Dudley P. Allen Research Scholar: Department of Surgical Oncology
Case Western Department of Surgery Allen Scholar
Case Western Department of Surgery Junior Resident Teaching Award
Alpha Omega Alpha
Lange Medical Publishing Award for excellence in academic work
Howard E. Morgan Award for outstanding achievement in basic research
Annual Student Research Symposium Award
Hammond Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Luzerne County Medical Society Scholarship
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Presidential Academic Scholarship
What is Dr. Skitzki's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skitzki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417995960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skitzki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skitzki