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Dr. Katherine Lewis, MD

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lewis, Pulmonologist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Katherine Lewis, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lewis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lewis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lewis’s office at (828) 255-7733.

    What languages does Dr. Lewis speak?

    Dr. Lewis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lewis treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lewis diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lewis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypersomnia
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Unspecified Hypersomnia
    • Different Types of Hypersomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4719: Other hypersomnia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    • AAT Deficiency
    • Alpha-1 Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Lewis perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Lewis performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lewis. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Lewis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lewis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 255-7733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lewis accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Lewis in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?

    Dr. Katherine Lewis' Primary Practice

    509 Biltmore Ave

    Asheville, NC 28801

    (828) 255-7733

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    Dr. Katherine Lewis' Practice 2

    30 Choctaw St Ste A

    Asheville, NC 28801

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    What is Dr. Lewis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649430281.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewis?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lewis

    What is Dr. Katherine Lewis's specialty?

    Dr. Lewis is a Pulmonologist near Asheville, NC. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Lewis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Lewis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lewis is affiliated with Mission Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Katherine Lewis accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Lewis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Lewis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (828) 255-7733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Lewis?

    Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (828) 255-7733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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