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Dr. Michael Lawson, MD

Minneapolis, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lawson, Hospitalist in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Michael Lawson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lawson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawson’s office at (612) 873-3073.

    What languages does Dr. Lawson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lawson typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lawson 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. Lawson. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Lawson typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Lawson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lawson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lawson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 873-3073 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lawson accept in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Lawson in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hennepin County

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Lawson's office located?

    Dr. Michael Lawson's Primary Practice

    2450 Riverside Ave

    Minneapolis, MN 55454

    (612) 873-3073

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    Dr. Michael Lawson's Practice 2

    6500 Excelsior Blvd

    Saint Louis Park, MN 55426

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

    Dr. Lawson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609003292.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawson?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Lawson's specialty?

    Dr. Lawson is a Hospitalist near Minneapolis, MN.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Michael Lawson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lawson is affiliated with Hcmc Red Building, Fairview Ridges 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 Michael Lawson accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Lawson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Lawson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (612) 873-3073 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Lawson?

    Please contact Dr. Lawson's office at (612) 873-3073 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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