Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Skaggs, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · South Charleston, WV
- NPI 1598739476
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
707 Chestnut St
South Charleston, WV 253092003
(304) 768-8500
fax (304) 768-8530
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2010
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- West Virginia #19877
- Medicaid
- WV #6000555000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598739476. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,782
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$202,230
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 775 | 84 | $1 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 567 | 324 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 457 | 280 | $119 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 455 | 282 | $82 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 336 | 101 | $71 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 260 | 260 | $119 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 181 | 93 | $13 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 137 | 135 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 128 | 127 | $72 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 97 | 77 | $174 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in South Charleston Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,036
Transactions
100
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 21 | $441.27 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 26 | $382.55 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 12 | $232.81 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $142.91 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 5 | $91.27 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $88.68 | |
| Shield Therapeutics INC | 3 | $81.41 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $65.81 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $57.16 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 3 | $48.77 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $46.97 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $40.92 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $39.22 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $38.87 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $38.18 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11,801
Patients
1,934
Total drug cost
$347,964
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 1,703 | 257 | $17,862 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,042 | 176 | $12,716 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 1,035 | 191 | $13,921 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,021 | 130 | $12,043 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 804 | 144 | $5,742 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 760 | 120 | $5,371 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 759 | 135 | $4,249 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 741 | 168 | $4,410 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 660 | 132 | $5,436 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 611 | 93 | $8,064 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Skaggs's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs practices Internal Medicine Physician in South Charleston, WV.
Where does Dr. Christopher Skaggs practice?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs practices at 707 Chestnut St, South Charleston, WV 253092003. Office phone: 3047688500.
What is Dr. Christopher Skaggs's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Skaggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598739476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Skaggs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Skaggs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Skaggs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.