Doctor Profile

Endocrinology · Endocrinology

Stephen D. Skjei

MD · Endocrinology · Washington University School Of Medicine
6135 BARFIELD RD
Atlanta, GA 30328
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 27+ Years Practicing
2.0K
Medicare Patients / yr
22
Procedures Billed
27
Years Practicing
3
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Skjei

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Georgia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Skjei is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 30328, GA — the Endocrinology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. Skjei Does

Dr. Skjei served 2,032 Medicare patients across 6,269 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 151% above the average Endocrinology in Georgia (809 patients across 160 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,48040
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)475271
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)469294
Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)277162
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)242171

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Skjei billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Skjei is affiliated with 3 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 3 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Northside Hospital Cherokee

Canton, GA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Cumming, GA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Northside Hospital

Atlanta, GA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Skjei practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Skjei offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 6135 BARFIELD RD, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (404) 256-8500

Area Safety Grade

D+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

31 min

Average commute time in this zip · 66% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

83.5996

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Endocrinology Doctors near 30328, GA

If Dr. Skjei isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest endocrinology doctors near 30328, GA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Arjun HaridasEndocrinology2811.6 mi
Rachel L. DerrEndocrinology9432.3 mi
Ernest W. Beasley, IiiEndocrinology5222.3 mi
John G. ZoraEndocrinology5112.3 mi
Gordon M. WottonEndocrinology6732.3 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Skjei takes three steps:

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Stephen D. Skjei: Common Questions

Does Dr. Skjei accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Skjei is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Skjei depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 30328, GA →
Where is Dr. Skjei's office?
Dr. Skjei practices at 6135 BARFIELD RD, Atlanta, GA 30328. Phone: (404) 256-8500.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Skjei accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (404) 256-8500 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 30328, GA to see available options.
Does Dr. Skjei offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Skjei as offering telehealth. Call the office at (404) 256-8500 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Skjei?
Dr. Skjei graduated in 1999 and has been practicing for approximately 27 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Skjei treated 2,032 Medicare patients across 22 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Skjei is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (404) 256-8500 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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