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Endocrinology

Stephen D. Skjei, MD

Works at hospitals in Atlanta, GA · Canton, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Stephen D. Skjei, MD is an endocrinologist at 6135 Barfield Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328. Phone: (404) 256-8500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Stephen D. Skjei had 523 Original Medicare patients and 8,263 services. NPI 1518994607. 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: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 6135 Barfield Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328 · Directions
  • Phone: (404) 256‑8500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee
  • Group practice: Laureate Medical Group at Northside, LLC
  • Medical school: Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen D. Skjei, 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 Stephen D. Skjei accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen D. Skjei 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 Stephen D. Skjei see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 8,263 services for Stephen D. Skjei. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Stephen D. Skjei's NPI number?
1518994607. 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 Stephen D. Skjei, 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 patients523
Services billed to Medicare8,263
Different services or procedures47
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)5,160 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)516 services
  3. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)283 services
  4. Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)240 services
  5. Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)198 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Osteoporosis36%
  • Ischemic heart disease33%

Hospitals where Stephen D. Skjei works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen D. Skjei 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.

  • Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
  • Northside Hospital CherokeeCanton, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110008

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen D. Skjei is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen D. Skjei as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Laureate Medical Group at Northside, LLC76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Atlanta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Laureate Medical Group at Northside, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518994607
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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