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Dr. Duane Skar, MD

Dr. Duane Skar, MD

Pediatrician

Saint Paul, MN

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Skar, Pediatrician in Saint Paul, MN?

    Dr. Duane Skar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Saint Paul, MN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Skar graduated from University of Minnesota Med School and completed his residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities. Dr. Skar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skar’s office at (651) 227-7806.

    Where did Dr. Skar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn | University of Mn Med Sch | University of Minnesota Med School

    Is Dr. Skar board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Duane Skar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Skar speak?

    Dr. Skar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Skar typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Skar 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. Skar. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Ethmoid Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0120: Acute ethmoidal sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Skar typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Duane Skar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Skar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Skar accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Skar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Skar's office located?

    Dr. Duane Skar's Primary Practice

    1804 7th St W

    Saint Paul, MN 55116

    (651) 227-7806

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    Dr. Duane Skar's Practice 2

    233 Grand Ave

    Saint Paul, MN 55102

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Member of Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities

    What is Dr. Skar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Skar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245210210.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skar

    What is Dr. Duane Skar's specialty?

    Dr. Skar is a Pediatrician near Saint Paul, MN.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Duane Skar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Skar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Duane Skar accepting new patients in Saint Paul, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Duane Skar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Duane Skar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Skar's office at (651) 227-7806 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Duane Skar?

    Please contact Dr. Skar's office at (651) 227-7806 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Skar's office located?

    Dr. Skar's office is located in Saint Paul, MN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Duane Skar have?

    Dr. Duane Skar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.