MICHAEL LEKAWA MD – NPI #1922188069
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

MICHAEL LEKAWA is a surgeon located in ORANGE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1922188069 to MICHAEL LEKAWA on October 16, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Feb 26, 2008. 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 MICHAEL LEKAWA below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL LEKAWA

NPI Number
1922188069
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL LEKAWA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
UCI MEDICAL CENTER
101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-8978 Fax:
Mailing address
UNIVERSITY SURGEONS OF ORANGE
PO BOX 512347
LOS ANGELES, CA 90051-0347
Phone: (714) 456-6369 Fax:
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
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary)		 CA 000000G74848

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
JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1990
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
MICHAEL LEKAWA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 CITY DRIVE SOUTH
      ORANGE, CA 92868

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