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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skaggs, Internist in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Charleston, WV. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Skaggs graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Skaggs is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skaggs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skaggs’s office at (304) 768-8500.
Where did Dr. Skaggs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Rectors and Visitors Uva Health Sciences Center | University of Virginia Program
Medical School: Marshall Univ Sch of Med, Huntington Wv | Marshall University | University of Virginia Medical School | Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Is Dr. Skaggs board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Skaggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skaggs speak?
Dr. Skaggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Skaggs typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Skaggs 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. Skaggs. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Skaggs typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Skaggs 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. Skaggs. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Skaggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Skaggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 768-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skaggs accept in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Skaggs in South Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Skaggs' office located?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs' Primary Practice
707 Chestnut St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 768-8500
What is Dr. Skaggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skaggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598739476.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skaggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skaggs
What is Dr. Christopher Skaggs's specialty?
Dr. Skaggs is a Internist near South Charleston, WV.
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.
Is this Dr. Christopher Skaggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skaggs is affiliated with Camc General Hospital, Wvu Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Christopher Skaggs accepting new patients in South Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Skaggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Skaggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skaggs's office at (304) 768-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Skaggs?
Please contact Dr. Skaggs's office at (304) 768-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Skaggs have?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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