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Cardiac Surgery

Eric R. Skipper, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Eric R. Skipper, MD (Cardiac Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Charlotte, NC. NPI 1972616175. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Eric R. Skipper, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiac SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Wake Forest University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Carolinas Physicians Network IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Eric R. Skipper work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Eric R. Skipper at 2 hospitals: Atrium Health Pineville and Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Eric R. Skipper see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Eric R. Skipper's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiac Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.
Does Eric R. Skipper accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Eric R. Skipper accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Eric R. Skipper offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Eric R. Skipper offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Eric R. Skipper?
(704) 373-1813, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Eric R. Skipper's NPI number?
1972616175. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Eric R. Skipper works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Eric R. Skipper at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Eric R. Skipper is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Eric R. Skipper as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiac surgeons in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972616175
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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