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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skousen’s office at (801) 429-8000.
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 as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Skousen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Diabetes Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Skousen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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) 429-8000 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
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Utah
UnitedHealth Group
University of Utah
Unknown
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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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Gale Skousen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skousen is affiliated with Utah Valley 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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) 429-8000 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) 429-8000 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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