Christopher Skaggs, M.D.
NPI 1598739476 · Internal Medicine Physician · South Charleston, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Skaggs, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in South Charleston, WV (NPI 1598739476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598739476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19877 (WV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,544 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 509 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 508 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 403 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 287 | $70 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 258 | $118 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 259 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,856 | 249 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,264 | 170 |
| Gabapentin | 1,017 | 127 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 997 | 164 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 860 | 167 |
| Lisinopril | 846 | 142 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,036 across 111 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2010-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Skaggs's NPI number?
- Christopher Skaggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598739476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Skaggs's specialty?
- Christopher Skaggs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Skaggs located?
- Christopher Skaggs's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 Chestnut St, South Charleston, WV 25309-2003.
- What is Christopher Skaggs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Skaggs is (304) 768-8500.
- Does Christopher Skaggs accept Medicare?
- Christopher Skaggs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Skaggs's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Skaggs's NPI (1598739476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.