Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout LYON
Based in San Diego, CA, James W Lyon, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. James graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1979. James is also listed as specialising in radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, and nuclear medicine.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Lyon's specialty?
Dr. Lyon is a diagnostic radiology in San Diego, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Lyon?
Dr. Lyon is listed at 8745 AERO DR SUITE 200, San Diego, CA 92123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Lyon?
The number on file is (858) 565-0950. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lyon?
Dr. Lyon's National Provider Identifier is 1689647331. 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. Lyon's medical education?
Dr. Lyon attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lyon have?
Dr. Lyon has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Lyon known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lyon performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Lyon's profile verified?
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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 565-0950
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8745 AERO DR SUITE 200
San Diego, CA 92123
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
507 services · 446 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
47 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
37 |
| Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study | Procedure | 49424 |
25 |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
18 |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
18 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
17 |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | Procedure | 47000 |
14 |
| Insertion of stomach tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast | Procedure | 49440 |
12 |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
56 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
30 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.