Lew Medical

Yes, we'll take credit card payments over the phone.

Our physicians have privileges at Adventist Health Glendale and Keck Verdugo Hills.

Our electronically generated form is accepted at any lab. Most hospitals have labs and don't require appointments. However, you may have restrictions based on your insurance (e.g., if you have an HMO insurance plan with Lakeside Medical Group, or Regal Medical you must do your lab work at a Quest Diagnostic Lab). To reach the Adventist Health Lab, contact the hospital operator at 818-409-8000. For more detailed location information, see our links page.

To fast means that you need to go without food or drink for 10-12 hours prior to having blood drawn. You may have water, and you may take any medications that you take on a daily basis. Where do I go if I need a procedure done? (X-ray, mammogram, MRI, etc.) Our electronically generated orders are accepted at any Radiology or Mammography Department. Most hospitals offer facilities for these procedures and do require appointments. To contact Adventist Health Glendale Scheduling, call the hospital operator at 818-409-8192. Note that your insurance may only be contracted with certain facilities. Contact your insurance company to find out where they will cover your testing.

Lab work does not require prior authorization from your insurance company. If you have a PPO/EPO insurance plan, you usually don't need prior authorization for procedures. Occasionally you will, but that will be determined by your plan. If you have an HMO/POS insurance, you'll always need to wait for prior authorization from your insurance company before having a procedure done. The average wait time for authorization is 48 hours.

If you have a PPO/EPO plan, you don't need a referral or authorization to see a specialist. If you have an HMO/POS plan, you do need prior authorization before seeing anyone other than your Primary Care Physician (PCP).

Copies of test results are not immediately issued to the patient. A lab or hospital will send all results to the ordering physician for review. Only once they have been reviewed, will they become available to the patient. You may request a copy of these results during your appointment or by phone or e-mail. Note that we don't have or keep original films in our office – only the test report.

You may contact your pharmacy directly for refills. If you're out of refills, call our office at ext 106 or email refill@lewmedical.com to request a new prescription. You may be required to schedule an appointment with your provider.

There is a parking structure directly beneath our office building. It is a paid structure and the current rate is $1 per 20 minutes with a daily maximum of $6. We don't validate. FREE street parking may be available.

We accept all Medicare and most PPO plans. We also take HMO, POS plans through the IPA's: Lakeside of Glendale or Regal Medical of San Fernando. Unfortunately, we don't service straight Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal HMOs and some EPOs.

We accept all self-pay patients and offer a discount if you pay at the time of service. This discounted rate ranges from $99 to $375 depending on what is done during your visit. Again, this discount is only applied if you pay in the office at the time of service. We accept cash and card payments in the office.

Premium: the amount of money that is stipulated by an insurance company that a policyholder must pay in order to maintain the active coverage of the insurance. Deductible: the amount of money that a policyholder must pay before the insurance company's coverage begins. PPO: Preferred Provider Organization. Type of insurance plan. EPO: Exclusive Provider Organization. Type of insurance plan. HMO: Health Maintenance Organization. Type of insurance plan. POS: Point of Service. Type of insurance plan.

We're open Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For your convenience, our phone operator is available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

If you have an emergency, call 911. If you have an urgent matter after hours, there is always an on-call physician. Simply call the office number and follow the instructions.

If you have an urgent medical need, we usually have same-day appointments available. If it's not urgent, we can usually schedule an appointment for you within 48 hours. If no appointments available at your convenience, please call 888-787-1712 for a list of Urgent Care Centers in your area. Remember if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Yes, we have the following language spoken by our staff: Spanish.

Unfortunately, We do not take walk-ins. Please schedule an appointment.

The co-payment or co-pay is a payment defined in your insurance policy and paid by you each time you come to the office. Some policies establish a flat-rate co-pay, and other policies have a percentage co-pay. All co-pays are due at the time of service. We accept cash and card payments in the office. Refer to your insurance card or contact your insurance company if you don't know what your co-pay is.

This will depend on your insurance policy. There is no flat rate for visits or procedures. The cost will be determined by the coding the physician attaches to your notes based on what happens during your visit. With that in mind, most visits and office procedures will cost between $100 and $500, and you may be held responsible for a portion of that depending on your policy. Contact your insurance for an explanation of your benefits and coverage.

Billing is handled in-house. To speak to the biller, call 818-208-6159.

Medical visits and procedures are not free. Insurance is billed first, and any uncovered portion or copay is billed to you.

Yes, Lew Medical accepts credit card payments over the phone.

Lew Medical physicians have privileges at Adventist Health Glendale and Keck Verdugo Hills.

You can get lab work done at most hospitals or labs with Lew Medical's form. Some insurance plans require labs at Quest Diagnostic Labs. For Adventist Health Lab, call 818-409-8000.

Lew Medical is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on weekends. Same-day appointments are available.

Lew Medical accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for payments.

Yes, nearby you will find oncologists like L.A. Cancer Network and Dennis R. Holmes, dermatologists like BHSkin Dermatology, and obstetricians such as Sarah Harrington, MD. These specialists support comprehensive care options for patients.

Nearby hospitals like Adventist Health Glendale are affiliated with Lew Medical physicians and provide lab, radiology, and other procedures needed for patient care.

Yes, nearby options include Lisa Weber offering acupuncture and naturopathic holistic services, as well as Lantry Laser Center for skincare and laser treatments.