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Dermatology

Maral K. Skelsey, MD

Sees patients in Chevy Chase, MD · Maryland

Summary

Dr. Maral K. Skelsey, MD is a dermatologist at 5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 820, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: (301) 652-8081. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maral K. Skelsey had 1,488 Original Medicare patients and 15,280 services. NPI 1699750315. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 820, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 · Directions
  • Phone: (301) 652‑8081
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington, LLC
  • Medical school: Washington University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maral K. Skelsey, 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 Maral K. Skelsey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maral K. Skelsey 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 Maral K. Skelsey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,488 Original Medicare patients and 15,280 services for Maral K. Skelsey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maral K. Skelsey's NPI number?
1699750315. 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 Maral K. Skelsey, 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 patients1,488
Services billed to Medicare15,280
Different services or procedures121
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)3,321 services
  2. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,845 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,692 services
  4. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,327 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,207 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 cholesterol71%
  • High blood pressure57%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%

Practice locations

Addresses where Maral K. Skelsey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maral K. Skelsey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington, LLC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Chevy Chase

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chevy Chase, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Dermatologic Surgery Center of Washington, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699750315
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Sources

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