Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Stephen Skjei, M.D.

Endocrinology · Holly Springs, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
684 SIXES RD STE 265, Holly Springs, GA 30115
7707202221
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1518994607 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Skjei

Dr. Stephen Skjei is an endocrinology specialist in Holly Springs, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Skjei performed 6,269 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Skjei received a total of $1,796 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 72 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Skjei is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 9% volume in GA $1,796 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
6,269
Medicare services
Top 9% in GA for endocrinology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 3,480 $19 $38
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
475 $92 $216
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
469 $8 $20
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
277 $10 $44
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
242 $16 $56
Continuous glucose monitoring with interpretation
This procedure involves monitoring blood sugar levels in tissue fluid using a sensor placed under the skin, along with the interpretation and reporting of the results.
170 $26 $82
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
143 $10 $50
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
141 $65 $157
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
102 $117 $286
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
97 $13 $59
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
86 $8 $30
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
85 $8 $35
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
84 $29 $110
Urine microalbumin test
A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function.
83 $6 $11
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
63 $11 $45
Total cortisol level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
60 $16 $64
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
59 $87 $217
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 40 $148 $369
Total testosterone level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women.
35 $25 $80
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
33 $126 $293
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
29 $38 $236
Vitamin B-12 level test
A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body.
16 $15 $64
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,796
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $449/year across 4 years
Bottom 41% in GA for endocrinology
29
Companies
72
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$636
2023
$502
2022
$382
2021
$276

Payments by company (2024)

BETA BIONICS, INC.
$125
Abbott Laboratories
$92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Radius Health, Inc.
$60
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$41
Novo Nordisk Inc
$37
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$33
Dexcom, Inc.
$29
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
Insulet Corporation
$22
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$17
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$17
CeQur Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 43.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$282
Insulet Corporation
$252
Novo Nordisk Inc
$137
BETA BIONICS, INC.
$125
Lilly USA, LLC
$112
Dexcom, Inc.
$97
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$88
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$61
Radius Health, Inc.
$60
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$43
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$41
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$41
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$36
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$35
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$33
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$33
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$29
DEXCOM, INC.
$27
ABBVIE INC.
$25
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
EISAI INC.
$20
Medtronic, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$17
CeQur Corporation
$16
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 37.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

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County median income
$105,442
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
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Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Skjei is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in GA), with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Skjei experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Skjei performed 3,480 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Skjei receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Skjei received a total of $1,796 from 29 companies across 72 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Skjei's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Holly Springs?
Dr. Skjei's average Medicare payment per service is $27. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Skjei) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →