Physician Profile
Matthew J. Skinner, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Skinner
Matthew J. Skinner, M.D. is a healthcare provider in La Jolla, CA specializing in gastroenterology. Matthew trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 1,123 Medicare patients across 1,218 services. The services billed most often include moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 824-4151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9898 GENESEE AVE 1ST FLOOR (AMP 130)
La Jolla, CA 92037
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,218 services · 1,123 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
151 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
128 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
73 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
61 |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43259 |
54 |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
52 |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
41 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
31 |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45390 |
30 |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
25 |
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.
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in La Jolla 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Matthew J. Skinner?
Matthew J. Skinner is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Matthew J. Skinner's address?
Matthew J. Skinner is listed at 9898 Genesee Ave 1St Floor (Amp 130), La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Matthew J. Skinner?
The number on file is (858) 824-4151. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Matthew J. Skinner's NPI number?
Matthew J. Skinner's National Provider Identifier is 1609133750. 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 Matthew J. Skinner train?
Matthew J. Skinner attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Matthew J. Skinner been practicing?
Matthew J. Skinner has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Matthew J. Skinner perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Matthew J. Skinner performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing and study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Matthew J. Skinner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Matthew J. Skinner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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