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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skousen, Family Medicine Specialist in Spanish Fork, UT?
Dr. Gale Skousen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Spanish Fork, UT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Skousen graduated from USUHS F E HEBERT SCH OF MEDICINE and completed his residency at Unmc. Dr. Skousen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skousen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skousen’s office at (801) 798-7301.
Where did Dr. Skousen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Unmc
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine | Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | USUHS F E HEBERT SCH OF MEDICINE | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
Is Dr. Skousen board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gale Skousen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skousen speak?
Dr. Skousen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Skousen treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skousen 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. Skousen. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Diabetes Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
What procedures does Dr. Skousen perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Skousen 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. Skousen. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Skousen accept my insurance?
Dr. Skousen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 798-7301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skousen accept in Spanish Fork, UT?
Dr. Skousen in Spanish Fork, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
IHC / SelectHealth
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
State of Utah
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skousen's office located?
What is Dr. Skousen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skousen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053305391.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skousen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skousen
What is Dr. Gale Skousen's specialty?
Dr. Skousen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Spanish Fork, UT. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Skousen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gale Skousen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skousen is affiliated with Intermountain Medical Center 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Gale Skousen accepting new patients in Spanish Fork, UT?
Yes, Dr. Gale Skousen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gale Skousen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skousen's office at (801) 798-7301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gale Skousen?
Please contact Dr. Skousen's office at (801) 798-7301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gale Skousen have?
Dr. Gale Skousen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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