JOHN FREDERICK LEWISON MD
NPI 1497795678
Internal Medicine in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.43/100
CMS Quality Rating
2170 SOUTH AVE, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150(530) 541-3420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Dec 8, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About John Frederick Lewison Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOHN FREDERICK LEWISON MD (NPI 1497795678) is an individual internal medicine provider in South Lake Tahoe, California, licensed in California (G146742) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peters Health, and maintains a secondary practice location in South Lake Tahoe.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497795678
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN FREDERICK LEWISONCredential: MD
Location Address2170 SOUTH AVESouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7026
Mailing Address1111 Emerald Bay RdSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6207 · (530) 543-5659 · Fax (530) 541-8723
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1497795678 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G146742
Definition
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.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License G146742 (CA)
2170 SOUTH AVE, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12201 South AveSouth Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-7025 · Phone (530) 543-5623 · Fax (530) 541-5738

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Frederick Lewison Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID446237556
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081205000276
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show John Lewison reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
2170 SOUTH AVE
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 126 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2170 SOUTH AVE
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
651 N STATE ST
San Jacinto, CA 92583
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2735 SILVER CREEK RD
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 117 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2827 FORT MISSOULA RD
Missoula, MT 59804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
630 N LAST CHANCE GULCH, STE 1100 ROOM 1111
Helena, MT 59601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
820 N MONTANA AVENUE, FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC
Helena, MT 59601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Peters Health
  • 304 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
209 HEALTH PARK DR
Libby, MT 59923
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Johns Lutheran Hospital Inc
  • 86 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
9540 9TH ST W
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
291 services103 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
65 services62 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
64 services21 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Peters Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Helena, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270003
Location2475 BroadwayHelena, MT 59601 · Lewis And Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 96150 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.43/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost64.88

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

General Acute Care Hospital
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Physical Therapist
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Physical Therapist
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Pathology (Cytopathology)
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Anesthesiology
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Orthopaedic Surgery
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150
Internal Medicine
2170 SOUTH AVE
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA 96150

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Lewison's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Lewison is 1497795678. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is John Lewison located?

John Lewison practices at 2170 South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The listed phone number is (530) 541-3420.

What is John Lewison's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Lewison enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Lewison is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Lewison's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Lewison reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Barton Healthcare System (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Tahoe Carson Valley Medical Group Inc (South Lake Tahoe, CA), Dap Health, Inc. (San Jacinto, CA), Comprehensive Hospitalist Services Of Arizona, LLC (Bullhead City, AZ), Cogent Healthcare Of Montana P C (Missoula, MT) and 4 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Lewison's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Lewison accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list John Lewison as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is John Lewison affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Lewison is affiliated with St Peters Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Lewison was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.