22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lewis, Internist in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Alwin Lewis, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Burbank, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lewis graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lewis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lewis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lewis’s office at (818) 846-0600.
Where did Dr. Lewis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, General Surgery | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane University of Louisiana -- | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lewis board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Alwin Lewis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lewis speak?
Dr. Lewis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lewis treat?
As a Internist, 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Localized Fat Deposits
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Excess Fat in Specific Areas
- Lipodystrophy
- Regional Adiposity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E65: Localized adiposity
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lewis perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alwin Lewis may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lewis' office.
Does Dr. Lewis accept my insurance?
Dr. Lewis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 846-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lewis accept in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Lewis in Burbank, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lewis' office located?
Dr. Alwin Lewis' Primary Practice
2211 W Magnolia Blvd Ste 110
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 846-0600
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 1235164971.
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. Alwin Lewis's specialty?
Dr. Lewis is a Internist near Burbank, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Lewis to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alwin Lewis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lewis is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Alwin Lewis accepting new patients in Burbank, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alwin Lewis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alwin Lewis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (818) 846-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alwin Lewis?
Please contact Dr. Lewis's office at (818) 846-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alwin Lewis have?
Dr. Alwin Lewis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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