Joseph Skaja
NPI 1841557022 · Surgery Physician · Hibbing, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Skaja is a Surgery Physician provider in Hibbing, MN (NPI 1841557022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841557022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
86 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 25 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 17 | $77 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 13 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 13 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 77 | 77 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 44 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 24 | 22 |
| Ibuprofen | 24 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 13 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 701 Park Avenue Depatment of SurgeryHennepin County Medical Center 701 Park AveMinneapolis, MN 55415Phone: (612) 873-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-12
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Skaja's NPI number?
- Joseph Skaja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841557022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Skaja's specialty?
- Joseph Skaja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Skaja located?
- Joseph Skaja's practice location on file with NPPES is 3605 Mayfair Ave, Hibbing, MN 55746.
- What is Joseph Skaja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Skaja is (218) 362-6753.
- Does Joseph Skaja accept Medicare?
- Joseph Skaja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Skaja's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Skaja's NPI (1841557022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.