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- 445 Gienow Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
About Laura Skaggs
Laura E. Skaggs, FNP-BC is a nurse practitioner — family based in Rural Retreat, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 585 Medicare patients across 879 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861604852.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (276) 686-4007
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
445 GIENOW RD
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Common cold
- Diabetes
- Flu
- High blood pressure
- Sinus infection
- UTI
Allergies
- Seasonal allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
- Head lice
- Precancerous sun spot
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
Digestive
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive health
- Acid reflux
- IBS
- Viral gastroenteritis
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
- COVID-19
- Ear infection
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Mononucleosis
- Shingles
- Strep throat
Men's health
- Testosterone deficiency
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
- Carpal tunnel
Nerve & spine
- Sciatica
Neurological
- Vertigo
Pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
- Lower back pain
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic cough
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Skin
- Acne
- Contact dermatitis
- Eczema
- Foot fungus
- Hair loss
- Poison Ivy
Sleep
Urinary health
- Overactive bladder
Women's health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Heavy periods
- Perimenopause
- Yeast infection
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
- Chronic disease management visit
- Diabetic Foot Care
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin spots
Diagnostic screening
- Bone density scan ordering
- Colon cancer screening ordering
- Mammogram ordering
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Injury care
- Sprain and Strain Care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
- Minor laceration repair
Physical exams
- School Physical
Prescriptions
- Prescription Refill
Preventative care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Travel Vaccines for Kids
- Well-child visit
Preventative exams
- Camp Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Sexual health
- PrEP consultation
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin procedures
- Mole Check
- Skin biopsy
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Urgent care
- Tick Removal
- Splinting of minor injuries
Weight management
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical exam
- Routine blood work
- Sick visit
- Sports physical
- Suture removal
- Vaccination
Allergies
- Allergy testing
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
- Earwax removal
Heart health
- EKG
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
- Concussion evaluation
Occupational health
- DOT Physical
Pain management
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Trigger Point Injections
Respiratory care
- Breathing Treatment
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
879 services · 585 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
44 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
164 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
66 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
133 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus | Lab test | 87400 |
94 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
61 | More than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
58 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
51 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for respiratory syncytial virus | Lab test | 87807 |
48 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other nurse practitioners at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Rural Retreat 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura E. Skaggs?
Laura E. Skaggs is a nurse practitioner in Rural Retreat, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
What is Laura E. Skaggs's address?
Laura E. Skaggs is listed at 445 Gienow Rd, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laura E. Skaggs?
The number on file is (276) 686-4007. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Laura E. Skaggs's NPI number?
Laura E. Skaggs's National Provider Identifier is 1861604852. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Laura E. Skaggs train?
Laura E. Skaggs attended Other, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Laura E. Skaggs been practicing?
Laura E. Skaggs has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laura E. Skaggs perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura E. Skaggs performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Laura E. Skaggs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura E. Skaggs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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