Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Skaja

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Hibbing, MN

  • NPI 1841557022
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3605 Mayfair Ave, Fairview Mesaba Clinic
Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 362-6753
Additional location
701 Park Avenue Depatment of Surgery, Hennepin County Medical Center 701 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 873-3000
Mailing address
2227 2Nd Ave W
Hibbing, MN 557461503

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2018
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #58682

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841557022. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
61
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,260
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 21 $64
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 23 $157
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hibbing Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 20. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
261
Patients
205
Total drug cost
$4,132
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 84 82 $1,601
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 34 34 $661
Ibuprofen Generic 32 31 $152
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 32 31 $843
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 27 27 $166
Anastrozole Generic 24 0 $575
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 15 0 $84
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 0 $51

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Skaja's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Skaja practices Surgery Physician in Hibbing, MN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Skaja practice?
Dr. Joseph Skaja practices at 3605 Mayfair Ave, Hibbing, MN 55746. Office phone: 2183626753.
What is Dr. Joseph Skaja's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Skaja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841557022, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Skaja accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Skaja accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Skaja commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.