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Dr. James Lavis, DO

North Wales, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lavis, Adult Medicine Specialist in North Wales, PA?

    Dr. James Lavis, DO is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in North Wales, PA. Dr. Lavis graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Lavis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lavis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lavis’s office.

    Where did Dr. Lavis go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lavis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lavis typically treat?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lavis 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. Lavis. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lavis typically perform?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Lavis may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lavis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lavis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lavis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lavis accept in North Wales, PA?

    Dr. Lavis in North Wales, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lavis' office located?

    Dr. James Lavis' Primary Practice

    1427 Horsham Rd

    North Wales, PA 19454

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

    Dr. Lavis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992783609.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lavis?

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

    What is Dr. James Lavis's specialty?

    Dr. Lavis is a Adult Medicine Specialist near North Wales, PA.

    What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?

    The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.

    Is this Dr. James Lavis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lavis is affiliated with Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Lavis accepting new patients in North Wales, PA?

    Yes, Dr. James Lavis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Lavis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lavis's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Lavis?

    Please contact Dr. Lavis's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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