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Dr. Sara Lyon, MD

Salinas, CA

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Lyon, Family Medicine Specialist in Salinas, CA?

    Dr. Sara Lyon, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salinas, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Lyon graduated from Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine and completed her residency at Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine. Dr. Lyon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lyon’s office at (831) 769-8800.

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

    • Residency: Sutter Med Ctr Of Santa Rosa, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine

    Is Dr. Lyon board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Lyon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lyon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lyon 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. Lyon. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D508: Other iron deficiency anemias

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lyon typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Lyon may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lyon accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Lyon's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Lyon's office located?

    Dr. Sara Lyon's Primary Practice

    559 E Alisal St Ste 201

    Salinas, CA 93905

    (831) 769-8800

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    Dr. Sara Lyon's Practice 2

    1441 Constitution Blvd

    Salinas, CA 93906

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

    Dr. Lyon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871663005.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lyon?

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

    What is Dr. Sara Lyon's specialty?

    Dr. Lyon is a Family Medicine Specialist near Salinas, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Sara Lyon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Lyon is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Sara Lyon accepting new patients in Salinas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sara Lyon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sara Lyon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lyon's office at (831) 769-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sara Lyon?

    Please contact Dr. Lyon's office at (831) 769-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sara Lyon have?

    Dr. Sara Lyon is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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