UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Kira Skavinski is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kira Skavinski

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kira Skavinski?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kira Skavinski by calling their office at 858-534-7079. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kira Skavinski a top-rated expert for Opioid Induced Constipation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kira Skavinski is classified as an Experienced expert for Opioid Induced Constipation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kira Skavinski specialize in?

While Dr. Kira Skavinski is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Induced Constipation, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Smoldering Multiple Myeloma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Kira Skavinski participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kira Skavinski has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Opioid Induced Constipation. You can view a list of Dr. Kira Skavinski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kira Skavinski accept my insurance?

Dr. Kira Skavinski accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-7079 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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