Quick answers
- Does Joseph L. Skeens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph L. Skeens 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 Joseph L. Skeens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,551 Original Medicare patients and 4,409 services for Joseph L. Skeens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joseph L. Skeens's NPI number?
- 1629048319. 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 Joseph L. Skeens, 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 patients | 2,551 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,409 |
| Different services or procedures | 185 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)566 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)249 services
- Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76775)226 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)181 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)126 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Joseph L. Skeens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joseph L. Skeens 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.
- Boone Memorial HospitalMadison, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511313
- Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, IncRonceverte, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510002
- Camc Plateau Medical Center, IncOak Hill, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511317
- Charleston Area Medical CenterCharleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510022
- Thomas Memorial HospitalSouth Charleston, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510029
Practice locations
Addresses where Joseph L. Skeens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 501 Morris StCharleston, WV 25301 (304) 388‑5432
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph L. Skeens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Virginia Radiology Associates PC92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, WV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Virginia Radiology Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629048319 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians