Kent J Lyon, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Athens, GA

Kent J Lyon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Athens, Georgia. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. He is a member of the group practice The Emory Clinic, Inc and his current practice location is 700 Sunset Dr Ste 601, Athens, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 549-4155.

Kent J Lyon is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 83749) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063476364.

Contact Information

Kent J Lyon, MD
700 Sunset Dr Ste 601,
Athens, GA 30606-7720
(706) 549-4155
(706) 546-0036



Physician's Profile

Full NameKent J Lyon
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience46 Years
Location700 Sunset Dr Ste 601, Athens, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kent J Lyon attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063476364
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/22/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971550351
  • Enrollment ID: I20191031003126

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kent J Lyon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063476364NPI-NPPES
014539800MedicaidFL
10033OtherFLBCBS
1063476364OtherFLTRICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 83749 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GAHospital
Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GAHospital
Emory Decatur HospitalDecatur, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Emory Clinic, Inc88209014082687

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Emory Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396798229
PECOS PAC ID: 8820901408
Enrollment ID: O20031110000503

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Entity NameCaap Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962052167
PECOS PAC ID: 7618209131
Enrollment ID: O20200109000696

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kent J Lyon is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kent J Lyon, MD
700 Sunset Dr Ste 601,
Athens, GA 30606-7720

Ph: (706) 549-4155
Kent J Lyon, MD
700 Sunset Dr Ste 601,
Athens, GA 30606-7720

Ph: (706) 549-4155

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