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Howard S. Lyon, MD

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About Dr. Lyon

Based in San Diego, CA, Howard S. Lyon, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Howard graduated from New York Medical College in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Howard cared for 151 Medicare patients across 237 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. NPI 1164459764 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 70629CurrentExpires May 2028Since 1991
NPINational Provider Identifier
1164459764Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Telehealth reported to CMSYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Lyon?

Dr. Lyon is an internist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lyon's address?

Dr. Lyon is listed at 4077 Fifth Ave Mer127, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lyon?

The number on file is (619) 994-6558. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lyon's NPI number?

Dr. Lyon's National Provider Identifier is 1164459764. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Dr. Lyon train?

Dr. Lyon attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Lyon been practicing?

Dr. Lyon has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Lyon perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lyon the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Lyon confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lyon. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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