Katherine Lewis, MD
NPI 1487821534 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Lewis, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1487821534).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487821534
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 135646 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
438 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 223 | $183 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 116 | $220 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 84 | $126 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 15 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$220 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 18 | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 15 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 13 | 13 |
| Cephalexin | 13 | 13 |
| Famotidine | 13 | 13 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 13 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 12 | 12 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-08
- Last updated
- 2008-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Lewis's NPI number?
- Katherine Lewis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487821534, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Lewis's specialty?
- Katherine Lewis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Lewis located?
- Katherine Lewis's practice location on file with NPPES is Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Katherine Lewis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Lewis is (919) 681-2247.
- Does Katherine Lewis accept Medicare?
- Katherine Lewis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Lewis's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Lewis's NPI (1487821534) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.