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DR. JOSEPH A SKELTON MD
NPI 1861443343
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Winston-salem, NC

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-2255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph A Skelton Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH A SKELTON MD (NPI 1861443343) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Winston-salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-00909) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861443343
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH A SKELTONCredential: MD
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston-salem, NC 27157-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 344Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344 · (336) 716-2255
Phone(336) 716-2255
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2012
✔ NPI 1861443343 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2007-00909
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston-salem, NC 27157
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Other Identifiers 11

Other147A8Bcbs
Other810626Partners
Medicaid5906821NC
Other201075Medcost
Medicare UPINH63164
MedicaidQ0090MSC
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0011573601
Medicaid34183200WI
Medicare PIN2067478
Medicaid3810009170WV
Other003000261SHumana

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph A Skelton Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Skelton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wake Forest University Health Sciences
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003803032 (336) 716-2255

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

CRAIG MICHAEL COMBS MD
Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
MR. KAMRON YORK BENFIELD PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-4838
ANDREA WHITLEY PEYTON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2011
AMR SHERIF MOHAMED RIFAA EL HARAKI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
DR. MICHAEL JOSEPH MCCORMACK JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
RANDALL STEPHAN CONRAD MD
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-4305
NICHOLAS RYAN TUTTLE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 409-1797
DR. ANALICIA MARIE ALVARADO MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255

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 Joseph Skelton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Skelton is 1861443343. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Joseph Skelton located?

Joseph Skelton practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-2255.

What is Joseph Skelton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Joseph Skelton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Skelton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Skelton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Skelton reassigns Medicare benefits to Wake Forest University Health Sciences (Winston Salem, NC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Skelton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Skelton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and AmeriHealth Caritas Next list Joseph Skelton 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 Joseph Skelton was last updated on January 12, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.