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33 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Skankey, Infectious Disease Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Gary Skankey, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Skankey graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Skankey is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skankey’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skankey’s office at (702) 723-4124.
Where did Dr. Skankey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Ks Med Ctr, General Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Skankey speak?
Dr. Skankey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Skankey treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Skankey 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. Skankey. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Staph Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Lung Aspergillosis
- Aspergillosis
- Pulmonary Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus Lung Infection
- Aspergillosis in Lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- B441: Other pulmonary aspergillosis
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Skankey perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Skankey may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Skankey's office.
Does Dr. Skankey accept my insurance?
Dr. Skankey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 723-4124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skankey accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Skankey in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Culinary Workers UNITE HERE
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skankey's office located?
Dr. Gary Skankey's Primary Practice
7200 Cathedral Rock Dr Ste 200
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 723-4124
Dr. Gary Skankey's Practice 2
2931 N Tenaya Way Ste 206
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 737-0740
What is Dr. Skankey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skankey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952386468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skankey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skankey
What is Dr. Gary Skankey's specialty?
Dr. Skankey is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Las Vegas, NV.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Skankey to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gary Skankey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Skankey is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Gary Skankey accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Gary Skankey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Skankey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skankey's office at (702) 723-4124 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Skankey?
Please contact Dr. Skankey's office at (702) 723-4124 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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