Physician Profile
James L. Lewis, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lewis
James L. Lewis, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in nephrology. James trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 678 Medicare patients across 1,459 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older).
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 226-5900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
817 PRINCETON AVE SW STE 206
Birmingham, AL 35211
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,459 services · 678 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
50 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg | Procedure | 36005 |
22 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
21 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
21 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
17 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
38 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image | Imaging | 75820 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Lewis's specialty?
Dr. Lewis is a kidney specialist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lewis?
Dr. Lewis is listed at 817 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 206, Birmingham, AL 35211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lewis?
The number on file is (205) 226-5900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lewis's NPI number?
Dr. Lewis's National Provider Identifier is 1669412904. 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
What is Dr. Lewis's medical education?
Dr. Lewis attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lewis been practicing?
Dr. Lewis has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lewis known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lewis performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg and removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Lewis confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lewis. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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