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DR. WILLIS HUGHES LYFORD M.D.
NPI 1760877633
Dermatology in San Diego, CA

Active since March 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92134(619) 532-9660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Willis Hughes Lyford M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIS HUGHES LYFORD M.D. (NPI 1760877633) is an individual dermatology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (C183093) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760877633
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIS HUGHES LYFORDCredential: M.D.
Location AddressNAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DRSan Diego, CA 92134-0001
Mailing Address3255 Isla Vista DrSan Diego, CA 92105-2929 · (907) 947-4821
Phone(619) 532-9660
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1760877633 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C183093✔ Licensed in CA · 1760877633
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA 92134
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Willis Hughes Lyford M.d. 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 ID1052706397
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221223001237
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.

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
171 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
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.
58 services39 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
36 services22 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
34 services24 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
24 services21 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 11103
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
18 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92134 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

LUKE MCLAIN
Physician Assistant
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (808) 753-7192
MR. JOSEPH E LANYON IDC
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Corpsman)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, MILITARY HEALTH CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-5839
AUDREY BUXTON LEE D.D.S
Dentist
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-7935
KYLE CARR MD
Military Health Care Provider
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-8274
JONATHAN ANDREW DEINARD NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-7809
DR. TYLER MARTINI D.D.S.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-7935
MARILYN ANDERSEN D.D.S.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 532-7935
DR. NICHOLAS CONSTANTINE PETIKAS PH.D., ABPP
Psychologist (Clinical)
NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO, 34800 BOB WILSON DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92134
San Diego County (619) 453-6591

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 Willis Lyford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Willis Lyford is 1760877633. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2015.

Where is Willis Lyford located?

Willis Lyford practices at Naval Medical Center San Diego 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134. The listed phone number is (619) 532-9660.

What is Willis Lyford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Willis Lyford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Willis Lyford 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Willis Lyford was last updated on March 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.