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MICHAEL LEKAWA MD
NPI 1922188069
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Orange, CA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH, ORANGE, CA 92868(714) 456-8978 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Michael Lekawa Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL LEKAWA MD (NPI 1922188069) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Orange, California, licensed in California (000000G74848) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922188069
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL LEKAWACredential: MD
Location AddressUCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTHOrange, CA 92868
Mailing AddressUniversity Surgeons Of Orange, Po Box 512347Los Angeles, CA 90051-0347 · (714) 456-6369
Phone(714) 456-8978
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2008
✔ NPI 1922188069 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 000000G74848
Definition
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.
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, Orange, CA 92868
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINWG74848ACA

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

Michael Lekawa 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 ID9931395894
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101118000515
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 7

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 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.
115 services77 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.
59 services59 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
48 services33 patients
Ultrasound scan of chest 76604
An ultrasound scan of the chest is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures within your chest, such as your heart and lungs. It's a safe, painless method that helps doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions.
15 services15 patients
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 76705
A limited ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to produce images of the abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. This helps to identify any abnormalities or issues.
15 services15 patients
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 76775
A limited ultrasound scan behind the abdominal cavity is a non-invasive imaging method that helps visualize structures in the back of your abdomen. This procedure uses sound waves to create pictures of these areas, assisting in diagnosing certain conditions.
15 services15 patients

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) E0465
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims24 services$781.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

CATHERINE CUMMINS MD
Family Medicine
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8978
ROGER L CRUMLEY MD
Otolaryngology
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986
SCOTT RUDKIN MD
Emergency Medicine
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986
ANDREW REIKES MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8978
TALLIE Z BARAM MD
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8978
JOHN C FOX MD
Emergency Medicine
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986
MICHAEL J STAMOS MD
Surgery
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-8978
RICHARD S NEWMAN MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
UCI MEDICAL CENTER, 101 THE CITY DRIVE SOUTH
ORANGE, CA 92868
Orange County (714) 456-2986

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 Michael Lekawa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Lekawa is 1922188069. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Michael Lekawa located?

Michael Lekawa practices at Uci Medical Center 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868. The listed phone number is (714) 456-8978.

What is Michael Lekawa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Michael Lekawa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Lekawa 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 Michael Lekawa was last updated on February 26, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.