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Ophthalmology

James S. Lewis, MD

Sees patients in Philadelphia, PA · Elkins Park, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

James S. Lewis, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Philadelphia, PA and Elkins Park, PA. NPI 1225092315. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James S. Lewis, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
44Years since medical school (graduated 1982)
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Drexel UniversityGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does James S. Lewis see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Philadelphia, PA and Elkins Park, PA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James S. Lewis's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does James S. Lewis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James S. Lewis accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for James S. Lewis?
(215) 276-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James S. Lewis's NPI number?
1225092315. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where James S. Lewis is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James S. Lewis as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Drexel University81 clinicians in the group
  • Solomon C. Luo, MD, PC11 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Philadelphia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University
Graduation year1982
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225092315
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians