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Anesthesiology

Richard W. Skupski, MD

Works at hospitals in Elkhart, IN · La Porte, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Richard W. Skupski, MD is an anesthesiologist at 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534. Phone: (574) 772-6231. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard W. Skupski had 140 Original Medicare patients and 149 services. NPI 1396722989. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 102 E Culver Rd, Knox, IN 46534 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (574) 772‑6231
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Elkhart General Hospital, Northwest Health-La Porte
  • Group practice: Beacon Medical Group Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Wayne State University School Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard W. Skupski, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard W. Skupski accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Skupski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Richard W. Skupski see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 140 Original Medicare patients and 149 services for Richard W. Skupski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard W. Skupski's NPI number?
1396722989. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Richard W. Skupski, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients140
Services billed to Medicare149
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)28 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)20 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease48%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Atrial fibrillation37%

Hospitals where Richard W. Skupski works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Skupski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
  • Northwest Health-La PorteLa Porte, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150006

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard W. Skupski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Skupski as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Beacon Medical Group Inc589 clinicians in the group
  • Anesthesia Associates of Laporte PC16 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Knox

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knox, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Beacon Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWayne State University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396722989
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians