DWIGHT A. LEMON MD
NPI 1508810532
Pediatrics in San Diego, CA
NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2006
Contact Information
1809 NATIONAL AVENUE
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92113
Phone: (619) 515-2300
Fax: (619) 234-2447
- Individual
- Male
- Pediatrics
About DWIGHT LEMON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Dwight Lemon, a pediatrician established in San Diego, California with a medical specialization in Pediatrics. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508810532 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208000000X with license number G62906 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.
- NPI
- 1508810532
- Provider Name
- DWIGHT A. LEMON MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1809 NATIONAL AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA 92113
- Location Phone
- (619) 515-2300
- Location Fax
- (619) 234-2447
- Mailing Address
- 823 GATEWAY CENTER WAY SAN DIEGO, CA 92102
- Mailing Phone
- (619) 515-2323
- Mailing Fax
- (619) 234-2447
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-22-2006
- Last Update Date
- 10-26-2010
- Code Navigator
A pediatrician like Dwight Lemon is a physician who has completed a pediatric residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in a pediatric specialty. Pediatric care providers are trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. A pediatrician could perform physical exams, manage vaccinations, monitor development milestones, diagnose illnesses, infections, injuries or other health problems, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Pediatrics
- Taxonomy Code
- 208000000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- G62906
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207P00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Emergency Medicine | G62906 (CA) |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 42 times for 38 patientsThis procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
This service was performed 20 times for 15 patientsCeftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
This service was performed 40 times for 11 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsReviews for DWIGHT A. LEMON MD
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1508810532, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508810532, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2006.
The provider is located at 1809 NATIONAL AVENUE SAN DIEGO, CA 92113 and the phone number is (619) 515-2300.
Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
