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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lawton, Physiatrist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Malcolm Lawton, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Lawton graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Lawton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lawton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lawton’s office at (408) 793-2510.
Where did Dr. Lawton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Lawton board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Malcolm Lawton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Lawton speak?
Dr. Lawton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lawton typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lawton 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. Lawton. 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:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Trauma
- Brain Injury
- Intracranial Injury
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S069X9S: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela
Also known as:
- Cerebral Palsy
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Lawton typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Lawton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lawton. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Reprogramming of Implanted Pain Pump
- Intrathecal pump reprogramming
- Epidural pump adjustment
- Pain pump electronic analysis
- Implanted drug pump management
CPT Codes:
- 62368: Electronic analysis of programmable, implanted pump for intrathecal or epidural drug infusion (includes evaluation of reservoir status, alarm status, drug prescription status); with reprogramming
Does Dr. Lawton accept my insurance?
Dr. Lawton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 793-2510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lawton accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Lawton in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Lawton's office located?
What is Dr. Lawton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lawton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841256278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lawton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lawton
What is Dr. Malcolm Lawton's specialty?
Dr. Lawton is a Physiatrist near San Jose, CA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Malcolm Lawton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lawton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. 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
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Is Malcolm Lawton accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Malcolm Lawton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malcolm Lawton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lawton's office at (408) 793-2510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malcolm Lawton?
Please contact Dr. Lawton's office at (408) 793-2510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Malcolm Lawton have?
Dr. Malcolm Lawton is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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