AUSTIN J. LEWIS M.D. – NPI #1265810089
Internal Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

AUSTIN LEWIS is a physician located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265810089 to AUSTIN LEWIS on May 13, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Sep 04, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for AUSTIN LEWIS below.

NPI Profile for
AUSTIN J. LEWIS

NPI Number
1265810089
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AUSTIN J. LEWIS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4700 ALLIANCE BLVD STE 400
PLANO, TX 75093
Phone: (469) 814-6631 Fax: (469) 814-3110
1 Other location(s):
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
Phone: (254) 724-2364
Fax: (254) 724-4079
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX R7260
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 2015
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AUSTIN LEWIS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
      4700 ALLIANCE BOULEVARD
      PLANO, TX 75093
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - PLANO
      1100 ALLIED DRIVE
      PLANO, TX 75093

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