Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lewison, Internist in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Where did Dr. Lewison go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
Is Dr. Lewison board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Lewison, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lewison speak?
Dr. Lewison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Sign Languages
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lewison typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lewison 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. Lewison. 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:
- 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lewison typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Lewison 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
Please contact Dr. Lewison's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lewison accept my insurance?
Dr. Lewison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 457-4180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lewison accept in South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Dr. Lewison in South Lake Tahoe, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Cigna Group
H & R Block
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lewison's office located?
Dr. John Lewison's Primary Practice
2170 South Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
(406) 457-4180
What hospitals are Dr. Lewison affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lewison has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lewison's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lewison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497795678.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lewison?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lewison
What is Dr. John Lewison's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.