Dr. Joseph G. Skender
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 36 years
- Graduated from: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1985
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1255420766
Dr. Joseph G. Skender M.D.
Rheumatologist
He is located at 30701 Woodward Avenue Suite 314S in Royal Oak, MI 48073. Can help patients with the following: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Constipation, Fever, Influenza, Polymyositis (PM), Tendinitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255420766. Appointment can be made via the phone number (248) 955-9229. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Joseph George Skender, being an rheumatologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joseph G. Skender.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Amyloidosis
- Anemia
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Bone Loss
- Bursitis
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Claudication
- Collagen Vascular Disease (CVD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Erythema Nodosum
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Low Back Pain
- Lupus
- Migraine
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis (PM)
- Porphyria
- Prescription Refill
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondylolysis
- Tendinitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vasculitis
- Weber-Christian Disease
Procedures Performed by Dr. Joseph G. Skender
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joseph G. Skender as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Meridian
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Meridian
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Blue Care Network of Michigan
Network data as of Aug 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra | HMO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure | HMO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver | HMO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value | HMO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
Network data as of Aug 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure | PPO · Bronze | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra | PPO · Gold | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA | PPO · Silver | Null | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value | PPO · Catastrophic | Null | Accepting new patients |
McLaren Health Plan Community
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 27 plans from McLaren Health Plan Community
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Expanded Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Exchange Rewards | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Out of Network | Accepting new patients |
| MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic | HMO · Catastrophic | Rewards | Accepting new patients |
Priority Health
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Priority Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPriority Balanced Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Gold | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Silver | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Southeast Michigan Network | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Beaumont Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joseph G. Skender is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Joseph G. Skender is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Rheumatology .
Bills through: Beaumont Medical Group- Specialty Services
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| AbbVie | $16877 |
| Janssen | $1201 |
| Genentech | $929 |
Other
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $15000 |
| Food and Beverage | $7877 |
Studies
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1985Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Joseph George Skender have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Joseph George Skender is affiliated with McLaren Oakland. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Joseph George Skender accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company?
Yes, Dr. Joseph George Skender is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Joseph George Skender?
Dr. Joseph George Skender's office is located at 30701 Woodward Avenue Suite 314S in Royal Oak, MI 48073.
Has Dr. Joseph George Skender affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Joseph George Skender is affiliated with ST JOSEPH MERCY OAKLAND. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Joseph George Skender treat?
Dr. Joseph George Skender provides treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Constipation, Fever, Influenza, Polymyositis (PM), Tendinitis. For the full list see this list.