THOMAS S. SKELTON M.D. – NPI #1083866677
Colon & Rectal Surgery
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
THOMAS SKELTON is a colon & rectal surgeon located in NEW BERN, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083866677 to THOMAS SKELTON on October 15, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.
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NPI Profile for
THOMAS S. SKELTON
(more than 17 years ago)
NEW BERN, NC 28562-5239 Phone: (252) 633-2081 Fax: (252) 633-3446
POLLOCKSVILLE, NC 28573-0068 Phone: (252) 633-2081 Fax: (252) 633-3446
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208C00000X - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary) |
NC | 2020-03863 |
| 390200000X - Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
TX | TMBPIT#BP10028995 |
| 208600000X - Surgery |
TX | N7878 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
THOMAS SKELTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
- CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER2000 NEUSE BLVD
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