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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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years. 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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Skankey typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Skankey typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Skankey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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