Michael J Skyhar, MD FACS - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Encinitas, CA

Michael J Skyhar, MD FACS is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Encinitas, California. He went to Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. His current practice location is 332 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 110, Encinitas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 943-6700.

Michael J Skyhar is licensed to practice in California (license number G49600) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1578655114.

Contact Information

Michael J Skyhar, MD FACS
332 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5143
(760) 943-6700
(760) 632-4292

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael J Skyhar
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience43 Years
Location332 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michael J Skyhar attended and graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578655114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486691391
  • Enrollment ID: I20101123000904

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael J Skyhar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578655114NPI-NPPES
03-0431018OtherCATRICARE
GR0093170MedicaidCA
ZZZ04918ZOtherCABLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine G49600 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michael J Skyhar allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSkyhar Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497131577
PECOS PAC ID: 5193033090
Enrollment ID: O20150925001305

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michael J Skyhar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michael J Skyhar, MD FACS
332 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5143

Ph: (760) 943-6700
Michael J Skyhar, MD FACS
332 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 110,
Encinitas, CA 92024-5143

Ph: (760) 943-6700

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