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Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD

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(3918 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

St. Louis University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: epilepsy, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), neurological disorders, and more.

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-1222

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD is a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. He graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD is affiliated with Redeemer Health, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-1222

(215) 955-0606

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Jefferson Frankford Hospital

188 Fries Mill Road
Turnersville, NJ 08012

(856) 352-6660

(856) 269-4258

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Redeemer Health

909 Walnut Street 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-7000

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Some issues Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD can help you with:

Evoked Potential Test

Evoked potential tests measure the brain's response to different stimuli, namely sight, sound, or sensation. The tests are commonly done to diagnose conditions like multiple sclerosis, migraines, and tumors, such as those in the brainstem or the ear canal. At the beginning of the test, a computer will be connected to the body using wires with patches and sensors, called electrodes. In addition to measuring and recording the body's electrical responses, this machine also shows the location of any nerve damage. There are four types of evoked potential tests:

Visual evoked potential, which tests how the brain reacts to visual stimuli. During the test, electrodes will be applied on the scalp and patients are shown a flashing checkerboard pattern. The electrical signals the patients' brain produces in response to the pattern will be recorded. This test is able to identify issues in the optic nerve and is a helpful tool in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as optic nerve damage is an early sign of that disease.
Auditory evoked potential, which measures how the brain responds to sound. In this test, the electrodes will be applied on the earlobes and on the scalp. Different sounds, such as clicks and tones, will be played through headphones, and responses to those sounds will be recorded. Aside from hearing loss in children, this test also diagnoses acoustic neuromas, which are noncancerous tumors in the ear canal that affect hearing and balance.
Somatosensory evoked potential, which tests how well the brain communicates with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Faint electrical signals will be sent through electrodes that are applied on the wrist or the back of the knee. Electrodes on the scalp will measure how long it takes for the brain to receive the signals. This evoked potential test is often used to diagnose multiple sclerosis. In addition, since it can identify spinal cord issues, it may also be given to individuals who experience numbness following a spinal injury.
Motor evoked potential, which measures how the motor pathways function. These pathways deliver signals from the brain and spinal cord to the motor neurons, which are specialized cells directly responsible for controlling muscles. The test uses a device to send magnetic or electrical pulses to any part of the body. Patient response will show if motor neurons can adequately receive signals from the brain and spinal cord. Because this test detects communication issues in the motor pathways, it is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, as well as to evaluate stroke recovery.

Each test takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and can be done at the doctor's office. Application and removal of the electrodes do not hurt, but since they are placed on the scalp, patients should wash their hair with shampoo and avoid using conditioner or other hair products prior to the test.

In The News

“Dr. Christopher Skidmore, a neurologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, isn't aware of other anatomical hemispherectomy patients who've given birth.”—"For brain surgery patient, greatest challenge is motherhood", The Washington Times, May 2019

“The surgery is so risky it's almost never performed today, said neurologist Dr. Christopher Skidmore, who's Christina's current doctor.”—"Love and faith key 20 years after radical brain surgery", The Washington Times, February 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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In 2023, Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	217
electroencephalography (EEG)	243
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
spinal procedures	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	210
electroencephalography (EEG)	450
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
spinal procedures	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	108
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	36
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
electroencephalography (EEG)	296
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	16
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
electroencephalography (EEG)	491
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	188
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	48
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	169
electroencephalography (EEG)	210
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	67
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
electroencephalography (EEG)	232
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	64
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
electroencephalography (EEG)	143
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	18
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	197
electroencephalography (EEG)	284
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	91
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	142
electroencephalography (EEG)	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
electroencephalography (EEG)	51
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	76
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	31
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
electroencephalography (EEG)	108
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	69
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	31
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated as a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	184
electroencephalography (EEG)	231
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
spinal procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	22
Less than 65	140
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology, Epilepsy and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine

Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology, Epilepsy

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Redeemer Health

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 3918 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NeuroPace, Inc.	$18,998 RNS System $18,612	RNS Neurostimulator Kit $294	RNSSystem $92
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc.	$3,576 $3,576
EISAI INC.	$3,360 Fycompa $3,360
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED	$2,000 $2,000
UCB, Inc.	$135 $135
Other	$258 TROKENDI XR $134	Gilenya $124

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,710
Honoraria	$5,000
Travel and Lodging	$4,807
Food and Beverage	$2,777
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$33

Research Payments

Dr. Christopher T. Skidmore, MD has received 53 research payments totaling $194,394.

Biography

Dr. Christopher Skidmore is a neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Dr. Skidmore's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), evoked potential test, and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). He seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Skidmore completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Redeemer Health, and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). He has an open panel in Turnersville, NJ according to Jefferson Health.