Physician Profile
Valerie A. Skinner, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Skinner
Based in West Columbia, SC, Valerie A. Skinner, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics/gynecology. Valerie graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1997. Valerie is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Valerie cared for 603 Medicare patients across 605 services. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1306857388 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (803) 936-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
222 E MEDICAL LN STE 300
West Columbia, SC 29169
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
Fertility
Infections
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
605 services · 603 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
267 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
265 | More than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Blood count, hemoglobin | Lab test | 85018 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
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.
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists in West Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Skinner specialize in?
Dr. Skinner is an obstetrics/gynecology in West Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Skinner located?
Dr. Skinner is listed at 222 E Medical Ln Ste 300, West Columbia, SC 29169. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Skinner's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 936-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Skinner's NPI number?
Dr. Skinner's National Provider Identifier is 1306857388. 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 Dr. Skinner go to medical school?
Dr. Skinner attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Skinner been practicing?
Dr. Skinner has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Skinner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Skinner performs imaging including screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Skinner confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Skinner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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