30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lyon, Internist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Howard Lyon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Lyon completed his residency at University California. Dr. Lyon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lyon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lyon’s office at (619) 260-7125.
Where did Dr. Lyon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California
What languages does Dr. Lyon speak?
Dr. Lyon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lyon typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- 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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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. Lyon typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Lyon 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. 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?
Dr. Lyon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 260-7125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lyon accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Lyon in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lyon's office located?
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 1164459764.
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. Howard Lyon's specialty?
Dr. Lyon is a Internist near La Jolla, CA.
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.
Is this Dr. Howard Lyon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lyon is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Coronado 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
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Is Howard Lyon accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Howard Lyon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Howard Lyon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office at (619) 260-7125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Howard Lyon?
Please contact Dr. Lyon's office at (619) 260-7125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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