John Skarda, M.D.
NPI 1659314748 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Linville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Skarda, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Linville, NC (NPI 1659314748).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659314748
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32865 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
169 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 69 | $167 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 51 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 49 | $115 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 19 | 19 |
| Cefdinir | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660-4627Phone: (423) 857-7000Fax: (423) 392-7557
- 1901 S Shady StMountain City, TN 37683-2021Phone: (423) 727-1100Fax: (423) 727-4993
- 312 Hospital DrClintwood, VA 24228-6786Phone: (276) 926-0300Fax: (276) 926-6940
- 100 15th St NwNorton, VA 24273-1616Phone: (276) 439-1000Fax: (540) 679-9664
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Skarda's NPI number?
- John Skarda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659314748, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Skarda's specialty?
- John Skarda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Skarda located?
- John Skarda's practice location on file with NPPES is 434 Hospital Drive, Linville, NC 28646.
- What is John Skarda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Skarda is (800) 291-4020.
- Does John Skarda accept Medicare?
- John Skarda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Skarda's NPI active?
- Yes — John Skarda's NPI (1659314748) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.