22 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Skeete, Internist in Belmont, NC?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Skeete?
Dr. Larry Skeete, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Skeete empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Stroke, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Belmont, NC community, Dr. Skeete is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Skeete go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Emergency Medicine; Univ Hi-J A Burns Sch Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Skeete board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Larry Skeete, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skeete speak?
Dr. Skeete and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Skeete typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Skeete 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. Skeete. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Skeete typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Skeete 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. Skeete. 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:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Skeete accept my insurance?
Dr. Skeete accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (980) 834-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skeete accept in Belmont, NC?
Dr. Skeete in Belmont, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UnitedHealth Group
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What hospitals are Dr. Skeete affiliated with?
Dr. Skeete has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Larry Skeete?
Dr. Skeete has appointments available at his Belmont, NC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Skeete's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skeete's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508854407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skeete?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skeete
What is Dr. Larry Skeete's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.