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DR. JOHN CLAYTON SKARDA M.D.
NPI 1659314748
Emergency Medicine in Linville, NC

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE, LINVILLE, NC 28646(800) 291-4020(919) 419-7247 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2021, Sep 6, 2019, Feb 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. John Clayton Skarda M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOHN CLAYTON SKARDA M.D. (NPI 1659314748) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Linville, North Carolina, licensed in Virginia (0101260969) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659314748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN CLAYTON SKARDACredential: M.D.
Location Address434 HOSPITAL DRIVELinville, NC 28646
Mailing Address3211 Shannon Rd, Suite 300Durham, NC 27707-6322 · (800) 291-4020 · Fax (919) 419-7247
Phone(800) 291-4020
Fax(919) 419-7247
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2021
✔ NPI 1659314748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101260969✔ Licensed in NC · 32865
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 0101260969 (VA), 54731 (TN), 32865 (NC)
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE, Linville, NC 28646
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660-4627 · Phone (423) 857-7000 · Fax (423) 392-7557
Location 2312 Hospital DrClintwood, VA 24228-6786 · Phone (276) 926-0300 · Fax (276) 926-6940
Location 31901 S Shady StMountain City, TN 37683-2021 · Phone (423) 727-1100 · Fax (423) 727-4993
Location 4100 15th St NWNorton, VA 24273-1616 · Phone (276) 439-1000 · Fax (540) 679-9664

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1513475TN
Medicaid1659314748VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John Clayton Skarda M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
69 services66 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
51 services47 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
49 services46 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28646 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHARLES A. CANNON, JR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.
Hospitalist
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7000
JONATHAN G AUSTIN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (336) 716-2255
CHARLES A. CANNON, JR. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 262-9154
CHARLES A CANNON JR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC.
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 262-4133
KRISTINE WELBORN OTR
Occupational Therapist
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7520
CHARLES HYPES
Physical Therapist
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE, CHARLES A CANNON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7520
MELISSA SINCLAIR FREEMAN LCSW-A
Social Worker (Clinical)
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (828) 737-7000
SHELBURNE D. WILSON JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
434 HOSPITAL DRIVE
LINVILLE, NC 28646
Avery County (800) 291-4020

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Skarda's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Skarda is 1659314748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is John Skarda located?

John Skarda practices at 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646. The listed phone number is (800) 291-4020.

What is John Skarda's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is John Skarda enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Skarda is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does John Skarda accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list John Skarda as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Skarda was last updated on July 7, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.