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Lori J. Skidmore, MD

Works at hospitals in Bluffton, IN · Muncie, IN · Marion, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Lori J. Skidmore, MD is a family doctor at 121 E High St, Montpelier, IN 47359. Phone: (765) 728-2421. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Lori J. Skidmore had 243 Original Medicare patients and 4,524 services. NPI 1538129184. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Lori J. Skidmore, 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 Lori J. Skidmore accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lori J. Skidmore 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 Lori J. Skidmore see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 243 Original Medicare patients and 4,524 services for Lori J. Skidmore. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Lori J. Skidmore's NPI number?
1538129184. 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 Lori J. Skidmore, 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 patients243
Services billed to Medicare4,524
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,200 services
  2. Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)568 services
  3. Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)314 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)286 services
  5. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)216 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%

Hospitals where Lori J. Skidmore works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lori J. Skidmore 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Lori J. Skidmore is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Lori J. Skidmore as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Richard G Ingram, MD, Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538129184
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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